Mechanical Technician

Job Description:Position SummaryClient is seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations of our engineering labs. This hands-on role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of facility infrastructure and mechanical systems, including HVAC, lab utilities, and test equipment. The ideal candidate will have broad maintenance experience in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing setting-not limited to HVAC.Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Key Responsibilities* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab infrastructure, mechanical systems, and HVAC test equipment* Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical components* Support installation and commissioning of new lab systems, including mechanical hookups and calibrations* Conduct safety inspections of lab utilities: chilled water, compressed air, refrigerant systems, and electrical interfaces* Maintain service logs, PM records, and inventory of tools and parts* Follow and enforce LOTO and safety protocols in accordance with Client and regulatory standards* Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliantRequired Qualifications* High school diploma or GED* Minimum 2 years of experience in facilities or mechanical maintenance in a lab, industrial, or manufacturing environment* Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment manuals* Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments* Familiarity with basic electrical troubleshooting* Comfortable working in dynamic lab environments with experimental systems***Preferred Qualifications* EPA 608 Universal Certification (a plus)* Experience with HVAC/R test labs or environmental chambers* Forklift or overhead crane certificationWork Environment* Frequent standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), ladder use, and work around mechanical equipment* Exposure to refrigerants, compressed gases, and varying temperatures* Occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical maintenance

Created: 2025-10-01