Facilities Mechanical Technician (M-F 3 PM- 11:30 PM EST) #4386

Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate planned, preventive, corrective, and on-demand maintenance for facility assets (utilities, equipment, and systems) to support continuous 24/7 operations.
• Lead, perform, and optimize routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to assess functionality, reliability, and compliance of facility assets.
• Monitor, respond to, and troubleshoot Building Automation System (BAS) alarms and notifications.
• Utilize and maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, EH&S, Quality, Validation, and Department Management) to identify potential equipment failure modes and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with landlords, vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to maintain property integrity, complete repairs, procure spare parts, and schedule maintenance.
• Support spare parts programs, including inventory management and qualification of replacement parts.
• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, including SOPs, Work Instructions, Job Plans, Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), Risk Assessments (RA), and spare parts lists.
• Ensure compliance with FDA-regulated GxP/GLP/GMP requirements, site SOPs, and quality standards.
• Support installation, start-up, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment as required.
• Partner with Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) to ensure systems are operated safely and within defined limits.
• Maintain required training and ensure contractors and employees meet training and qualification requirements.
• Adhere to all EH&S policies and promote a safe working environment.
• Embrace and promote GRAIL’s cultural values and represent the company professionally.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by management.
• This list reflects the primary responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent and 4 + years of relevant maintenance or operational experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial or commercial electrical experience.
• Experience in the life sciences industry, preferably within a regulated clinical laboratory environment (e.g., CLIA).
• HVAC CFC certification.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention and fire protection systems.
• Building maintenance, general contractor, or building operator certifications.
• Strong customer-service mindset with a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement related to facility assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and/or Google Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Technical certification or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Applied Engineering preferred; equivalent military or related technical training will be considered.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs.
• Working with dry ice may be necessary.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation.
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) may be necessary.