Facilities Specialist at The Fountain Group

Boulder, CO

About the Job

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.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 497-9090.
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.