The Fountain Group is currently seeking an Facilities Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Boulder, CO.

Details for the position are as follows :

Job Description :

• Pay : $20 to $23 HR. (W2)
• Shift hours : (1st shift) 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm Monday through Friday (Onsite).
• 1 year assignment possibility to extend or convert based off performance and budget.
• Identify and troubleshoot site Facilities related issues, provide repair vendor oversight / management / coordination when necessary, and ensure the maintenance and repairs for the campus are followed through with from start to finish.
• This position will often be the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Responsible for daily communication with lab science staff and facilities team.
• Complies with all safety rules, practices good housekeeping, and maintains a safe workplace.
• Monitors and disposes of waste.
• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practices as related to the tasks being performed.
• Receives and distributes lab material deliveries.
• Performs shipping of laboratory and office items.
• Manages and maintains lab gases.
• Clean-up in support of lab / facilities activities.
• Manages the laboratory loading dock receiving all deliveries.
• Responsible for communicating with science staff on needs and communicating them directly to the lab manager.
• Attends to lab equipment alarms during off hours.
• Required to assist the lab manager, and senior facilities specialist as contract engineers come in to maintain lab equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Internal relationships include working with Research Scientists, Research Associates and colleagues within Operations.
• External relationships include contact with various vendors and property maintenance team.
• Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team.
• Monitor and respond to Client and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide.
• Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting / completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep.
• Participation in On-Call rotation coverage.
• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide.
• Collaborating with all internal stakeholders when repair / maintenance involves multiple department coordination.
• Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team.
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (i.e., HVAC, alarms, and system failures)
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager

Qualifications :

• Education : High school degree or GED required.
• Certificate program for facilities, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years’ experience in laboratory facility maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic lab equipment maintenance (e.g., oil in pumps).
• Experience with MEP troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CMMS programs.
• Effective verbal & written communication skills.
• Experience working around active science & lab environments a plus; but not required.
• Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer skills, basic knowledge of Outlook & Microsoft applications (word, excel, etc.).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work occasional off-hours for functional lab / business accommodations.
• Time-management skills; maintenance experience; familiarity with upkeep and prioritization within a multi-building footprint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Ability to Climb ladders, utilize basic hand / power tools, sit / stand / crouch for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 0-60 lbs.
• Obtain DOT / IATA training.
• Obtaining Wastewater Treatment I certification if required.
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