The Lab Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and supporting all laboratory equipment and facility systems, with an emphasis on repairs, parts inventory, and preventative maintenance in alignment with ISO 17025 and UL compliance standards. This role also oversees general building and utility needs, identifying requirements for repairs, modifications, and improvements related to mechanical, electrical, and facility design.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Perform in-house calibrations and preventive maintenance to ensure laboratory equipment remains in proper working condition.
2. Identify and resolve operating issues or safety concerns, completing repairs or coordinating with certified service providers as necessary.
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance and service records.
4. Manage inventory of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
5. Coordinate the delivery, installation, and setup of new laboratory equipment.
6. Communicate and enforce safety procedures related to laboratory and facility operations.
7. Oversee the operation and maintenance of the laboratory HVAC system.
8. Assess building maintenance issues; coordinate with service vendors or contractors; and recommend effective solutions.
9. Collaborate with other departments on cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.

Competencies

1. Effective Communication.
2. Follow-Through.
3. Problem Solving Skills.
4. Project Management.
5. Prioritization Skills.
6. Time Management.
7. Teamwork.
8. Technical Aptitude

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. It may provide guidance to contractors or vendors as needed.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional lab and office environment. This role routinely uses highly specialized lab equipment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers. This employee may be exposed to noise, dust and some chemicals, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection and non-skid shoes.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, walk, stand, and hear. This employee may be required to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. The employee may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small-enclosed rooms, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to heat, flame, chemicals, and noise.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency response outside of scheduled hours may be required based on operational needs.

Travel
This position requires little to no travel. If travel is required, it will be within the local area or to other plant locations.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
2. Proven experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems (pumps, motors, compressors, HVAC equipment) in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
3. Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring, schematics, control panels, instrumentation, and power distribution.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform equipment upgrades and system installations, ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP, GLP preferred)

AAP/EEO Statement
TenCate Protective Fabrics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and demotion.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.