Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Purpose of Role / Job Summary

The Facility Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of facility systems and equipment. This role works independently and as part of a team to address maintenance needs and troubleshoot issues on building systems and equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified below and perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job’s performance and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• * Takes ownership and resolves maintenance requests, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, ordering replacement parts, and repairing mechanical and electrical issues. Records and tracks in Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system.
• * Completes preventative maintenance as directed.
• * Conducts repairs and makes adjustments to equipment and to facility infrastructure as needed, including doors, locks, windows, and flooring.
• * Performs a variety of light plumbing, painting, electrical and carpentry functions.
• * Routinely checks heating and air conditioning equipment to ensure they are functioning properly.
• * Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and inspections.
• * Assists with facility personnel office moves, workstation setups, and helps with the setup and teardown for events and special meetings.
• * Performs routine inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety and other regulatory requirements.
• * May operate company vehicles between buildings to move supplies.
• * Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• * Complies with all safety regulations and maintains a neat, clean and orderly work area.
• * Rotational on call availability for afterhours maintenance and facility security.
• * Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• * Monitors and ensures environment maintains proper temperature and humidity range per United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.
• * Coordinates third party service repairs as needed.
• * Become familiar with the equipment program in order to support equipment owners in scheduling service and maintaining proper documentation to ensure compliance.

  Other

• * Follows all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures.
• * Maintains confidential information.
• * Supports and participates in company initiatives as directed.
• * Performs periodic review of all applicable SOPs to ensure accuracy and confirm procedures are being performed according to SOPs. Participates in SOP writing, reviews, and revisions, as needed.
• * Completes training requirements as assigned and maintains appropriate training documentation.
• * Maintains compliance and adheres to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures and good documentation practices.
• * Ensures compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Association of Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), and other applicable regulations.
• * Performs other duties as assigned.

  Critical Success Factors

• * Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment.
• * Ability to interact effectively and professionally with staff and management and with outside customers/vendors.
• * Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• * Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to, power drills and drivers, reciprocating saw, power sanders and grinders, and other common tools used in the construction and maintenance trade.
• * Ladders, boom lifts, scissor lift, fork truck and other powered maintenance equipment.
• * Light bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, LED and halogen)
• * Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical materials including PVC, galvanized metal, insulated and non-insulated electrical wire, PVC cement, drywall joint compound and other necessary solvents and chemicals.
• * Generators, air compressors, water filtration systems and hazardous waste equipment.

  Minimum Requirements

• * High School diploma or equivalent
• * Two years of experience in a maintenance or service role including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general contract work. Equivalent number of years of education or craft apprenticeship and production maintenance experience may be substituted.
• * Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and procedures.
• * Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• * Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with a current address and acceptable driving record.

  Preferred Qualifications

• * Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance or related field
• * Technical Certification in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems

  Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to one-third of working time, “regularly” means between one-third and two-thirds of working time, and “frequently” means two-thirds and more of working time.)

• * Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy equipment in a safe manner
• * Ability to stand and move (e.g. walk, bend, reach, lift, crouch, push, pull, lift.) throughout an entire work shift. Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
• * Manual dexterity (e.g. feeling, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion) to operate necessary equipment and perform essential tasks outlined in position description
• * Required to have close visual acuity (e.g. preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small parts) and depth perception (with or without glasses/contacts)
• * Work area may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• * Noise level is usually moderate however occasional exposure to increased decibel level (not greater than 120 dB) is possible.
• * Required utilization of provided personal protection equipment (PPE)
• * Environmental conditions when working with animals may include working under dirty, dusty or wet conditions.
• * This position will frequently be involved with radiant/electrical energy, solvents, grease, oil, irritants, acids, bases, and other hazardous chemicals, electro-mechanical hazards, flammable materials and bio-hazards.
• * Exposure to plumbing and HVAC sources that may include buildup of dust, gases or particulates.
• * Exposure to solder, chemical fumes and airborne particles.
• * Exposure to fiberglass, drywall dust, sawdust, and metal or wood filings.
• * Occasional exposure to potential hazards such as hot water, steam, mechanical equipment, biological substances, loud noise, odors, chemicals, and to range of outdoor weather conditions.
• * Regular on-site attendance as scheduled by management.
• * Fast-paced environment, subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity.
• * Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required to meet service demands

  This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. 

• The salary range is $26-$29/hr and will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

  The application deadline is October 14, 2026. This deadline may be extended until the position is filled.

  *This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

  At Inotiv, our work helps advance the development of new medicines and therapies that can improve people's lives. As a leading global contract research organization (CRO), we partner with researchers to tackle complex scientific challenges, drive innovation, and help build a healthier, safer world. Bringing together scientists, researchers, technical experts, and business professionals, we provide the expertise and collaboration needed to move research forward. Our people make this work possible, and we value the knowledge, ideas, and contributions each person brings to the team. Whether you are starting your career or bringing years of experience, Inotiv offers opportunities to learn, grow, and play a meaningful role in advancing treatments for patients around the world.

  Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

  Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.