Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural building systems.

• Inspect facilities and respond to maintenance requests.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues and complete preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.

• Maintain maintenance records.

• Monitor inventory of tools and supplies.

• Support facility upgrades and small projects.

Qualifications

• Strong Facility Management skills, including experience with building systems, work orders, and vendor coordination.

• Experience with preventive maintenance, including scheduling, documenting, and performing routine inspections and service tasks.

• Hands-on building maintenance experience, including basic mechanical, electrical, and general repair work.

• Practical plumbing skills for diagnosing issues, performing minor repairs, and maintaining water and drainage systems.

• Carpentry skills for repairs and modifications to walls, doors, fixtures, and other structural elements.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and best practices for working with tools, equipment, and chemicals.

• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, diagrams, and basic construction or facility drawings.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations, laboratory, and administrative teams.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Technical training or certification in building maintenance or a related trade is preferred.

• Previous experience in a healthcare, research, or laboratory facility environment is a plus.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities