What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Technician position at ALS Environmental?
Overview
Imagine your future with us!
At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
About the role:
The primary purpose of this position is to maintain a safe and clean working environment by performing corrective and preventative maintenance on light equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and general building maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair vacuum pumps, re-circulating chillers, walk-in coolers, ovens and other laboratory equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance activities to maximize equipment efficiency.
- Perform general maintenance and upkeep of building.
- Perform general plumbing repairs.
- Perform light carpentry projects.
- Perform electrical repairs including ballast and bulb replacement.
- Oversee HVAC systems and perform minor repairs.
- Schedule and oversee outside contractors.
- Uphold and enforce safety regulations as dictated and directed by corporate policy and the safety committee.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
About you:
- Experience with repair and maintenance of household and commercial items (“handyman” type skills).
- Ability to move and climb ladders.
- Possession of good organizational skills; detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
- Possession of excellent problem solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work irregularly scheduled hours including overtime and weekends if necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- HVAC, electrical, plumbing or other trade skill with 3 years minimum experience.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to maintain a regular and reliable attendance and punctuality. Flexibility to work weekends - Saturday/Sunday if needed.
Physical Demands:
- The ability to speak and hear clearly while communicating with staff, management, and clients.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for 100% of an 8 hour day.
- Dexterity in hands and fingers to operate power equipment and computer.
- Average vision and ability to see to read reports and operate equipment.
Qualifications
Working at ALS:
Our people are our most valuable asset and drive our success at ALS. We are a diverse community of dedicated professionals united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other. At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Structured wage increases
- Comprehensive benefit package (including: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs, access to company perks)
- Additional vacation days for years of service
- Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company
- Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)
About ALS:
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Everyone matters:
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects and affirms the diversity of our society
ALS is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EOE AA Minority, Female, Veteran, Individuals with Disabilities
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ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
