Facilities Maintenance Technician

Tampa, FL 33619

Posted: 03/04/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Division: Life Sciences Job Number: JN -032025-20270 State: Florida

Job Description


Facilities Maintenance Technician

Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Location: Tampa, FL
Industry: Pharmaceutical/Life Science
Schedule: Monday Friday 7am 3pm
Salary: $27/hr.
Employment Type: Direct hire

Overview:
Assists the Mechanical Engineer in evaluating equipment for lifecycle and budget consideration. Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, special equipment, building structures and finishes. Maintains a working knowledge of building components, codes, and regulations. Ability to interpret and update tracking reports on all fixed assets, as required. Performs minor routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings. Acts as the lead technician in performing preventative maintenance, service requests, and repairs throughout all owned and leased properties. May be called upon to assist other Facilities personnel in the completion of their work to include electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, sheet metal work, etc. Responds to requests for service from building occupants to include emergencies, hot and cold calls, lighting problems, plumbing problems, minor installations, repairs, adjustments, etc.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Has an understanding of the building automations controls, configurations, and minor programming, as well as a working knowledge of the building automations in relation to the mechanical equipment and system performance.
  • Perform inspections, major and minor repairs and replacements on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment such as air, gas, and vacuum delivery systems, mechanically and hydraulically operated doors, conveyor systems, major appliances and kitchen equipment, reciprocating engines (gasoline, diesel and propane gas operated), autoclaves, laundry equipment, vehicles, lifts and hoists, power transmission devices (gears, chains, belts, fluids, etc.), pneumatic air compressor, etc.
  • Maintain, inspect, and/or test equipment and life/safety and casualty prevention systems such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire doors and dampers, sprinkler systems, panic hardware, medical gas systems, and hospital beds, carts, stretchers, operating tables, etc. while documenting results for inclusion in records.
  • Perform inspections, repairs and replacements on room or space Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment such as cabinet or unit ventilators (to include filters, hot and chilled water coils, belts, cabinets and drains, dampers, motors grills, fans, etc.), unit heaters, exhaust fans, induction and radiation units, room or space thermostats, supply and return grills and plenums, mixing boxes, terminal reheat units, variable air volume units, etc. Assist HVAC Mechanics with their duties and responsibilities
  • Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and replacements on electrical equipment of 480 volts or less, such as incandescent and fluorescent lighting systems, electrical receptacles, switches, battery powered lights (emergency) and equipment, exit lights and directional signs, small electric motors, electrical appliances, powered housekeeping equipment, hand dryers, etc. Assists Electricians with their duties and responsibilities.
  • Completes service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments & calibrations on automations systems and components following maintenance, troubleshooting, & installation instructions.
  • Performs service and support to Processing equipment. This includes, but is not limited to mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment and systems.
  • Perform inspections, minor repairs and replacements on building structures and furnishings such as ceiling tiles, wallboard, plastered walls, resilient floor tiles, carpeting, lighting systems, painted surfaces, wall coverings, internal and external doors and door hardware, ceramic tile walls and floors, windows and window glazing room furnishings, blinds, drapery hardware, wall mounted fixtures and dispensers and other similar equipment. Perform the duties and responsibilities of other positions within Facilities as skills and experiences permit.
  • Travel between all facilities as necessary.
  • Helps prepare proposals and cost estimates. Estimates workload to establish completion dates.
  • Responds to all after-hour emergencies (as required by call schedule) and ensures responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary.
  • May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
  • Clean and maintain instruments, as required.
  • Housekeeping tasks toilets, floors and plumbing, as required.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or directed by Division management

Job Specifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years experience in facilities or plant management engineering.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in mechanical maintenance with similar facilities.
  • Candidate must demonstrate verifiable skills in the following:
    • Basic Mechanical Aptitude
    • Trades Mathematics
    • Trades Communications
    • Plumbing Maintenance
    • Electrical Maintenance
    • HVAC Maintenance
    • Building Maintenance
  • Good human relations and communications skills are needed to maintain good working relations with peers, building occupants and their invitees, outside vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
  • Good driving record and current state drivers license.
  • Good knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing and spreadsheet) are required.

Working Conditions
  • Work may require extended hours.
  • Working environment temperature may vary.
  • Ability to be physically active from light to medium type of work and must be able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, the use of Gasoline, diesel fuel, liquid nitrogen and Alcohol in the work area.
  • The potential of exposure to and the possibility of obtaining cuts and/or punctures to skin from sharp instruments and service equipment. All necessary safety equipment, PPE and instruction will be provided.

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