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Facilities Maintenance Technician

Altasciences

Scranton, USFull time
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Posted August 31, 2026

About The Role

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of all Altasciences sites. They take on special projects (e.g. basic renovations), coordinate with the external suppliers, coordinates and performs routine maintenance on the HVAC systems and is available on-call on a rotating schedule

What You'll Do Here

  • Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance on HVAC’s and other critical systems.
  • Involved in planning and executing special projects assigned by the Facilities Manager.
  • Assist with site visits and arranging service calls as needed.
  • Manages the Emergency help line (24/7) on a rotating basis.
  • Depending on location, weekly or monthly testing of the generators, which includes filing forms.
  • Basic plumbing work such as valves replacement, equipment installation (ice machine, steamer, etc.).
  • Refresh the paint and damaged walls for all Altasciences sites, sometimes the work may require working outside of regular business hours.
  • Replacement of all non-functioning lighting (neon lights, light bulbs, etc.).
  • Replacement of damaged or stained ceiling tiles.
  • Moving various furniture or office supplies.
  • Depending on location, assignment of keys to employees.
  • Escort contractor during repairs.
  • Participates in the general maintenance and upkeep of locales.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and/or HVAC required
  • Driver’s License required, OSHA or Industry related certification preferred
  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
  • Working knowledge and ability to perform basic skills including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall.  
  • Customer service oriented. 
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.  
  • Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities. 
  • Ability to work within a team and a sense of organization.
  •  Experienced painter. 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Altasciences is unable to provide sponsorship, sponsorship transfers, or visa maintenance for this position. All applicants must possess valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer 

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

  

Benefits

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

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