Facilities Technician at NAMSA in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization with the:

Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the

Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core

Values:

• Act with integrity in everything we do.


• Provide best-in-class customer experiences.


• Develop superior talent and deliver expertise.


• Respond with agility and provide timely results.


• Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.

Job Description:

• \tPerforms preventive maintenance procedures on building engineering systems and laboratory equipment on a scheduled basis and in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• \tInspects HVAC units for proper operation and performs adjustments as required.
• \tResolves assigned work orders timely.
• \tPerforms basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures.
• \tPerforms basic electrical installation and repair work and checks the functionality of safety systems.
• \tIdentifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks. Cleans and inspects boilers and treats water with proper chemicals.
• \tAssists with unscheduled repairs/troubleshooting of building and laboratory equipment.
• \tMaintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including, but not limited to mowing trimming, weeding, planting etc.
• \tAssist in all phases of project work involving moving, remodeling and equipment installation.
• \tCompletes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• \tMay need to respond to emergency calls after scheduled working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• \tMay pick up parts and supplies at local vendors.
• \tOther duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building engineering systems and laboratory equipment on a scheduled basis and in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.


• Inspects HVAC units for proper operation and performs adjustments as required.


• Resolves assigned work orders timely.


• Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures.


• Performs basic electrical installation and repair work and checks the functionality of safety systems.


• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks. Cleans and inspects boilers and treats water with proper chemicals.


• Assists with unscheduled repairs/troubleshooting of building and laboratory equipment.


• Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including, but not limited to mowing trimming, weeding, planting etc.


• Assist in all phases of project work involving moving, remodeling and equipment installation.


• Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.


• May need to respond to emergency calls after scheduled working hours, weekends, and holidays.


• May pick up parts and supplies at local vendors.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.

Technical Competencies

• Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or trade training preferred.


• At least 3 years related maintenance experience required.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly exposed to a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, and is frequently exposed to wet conditions (non-weather) and toxic or caustic chemicals. The Associate is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including occasional extreme hot and extreme cold temperatures. The Associate may, on rare occasion, be exposed to fluoroscopy.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.


• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The Associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to operate equipment, use tools, and manipulate small objects. The Associate is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


• The Associate is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; is frequently required to physically move/push/pull/maneuver objects, occasionally weighing up to100 pounds; and is frequently required to climb stairs and/or ladders and perform certain tasks working at heights.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly exposed to a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, and is frequently exposed to wet conditions (non-weather) and toxic or caustic chemicals. The Associate is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including occasional extreme hot and extreme cold temperatures. The Associate may, on rare occasion, be exposed to fluoroscopy.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The Associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to operate equipment, use tools, and manipulate small objects. The Associate is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Associate is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; is frequently required to physically move/push/pull/maneuver objects, occasionally weighing up to100 pounds; and is frequently required to climb stairs and/or ladders and perform certain tasks working at heights.

Pay Range Minimum:
$17.79

Pay Range Target:
$28.00

Pay Frequency:
Hourly

Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.