Facilities Supervisor/ Manager

Title: Facilities Supervisor/Manager  

Location: Exton, PA (onsite)

Reports to: Sr. Facilities Manager 

Company:

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China.  Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Summary: 
 This position will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the facility's infrastructure, equipment, associated utilities and grounds. This position is expected to maintain all facility systems and keep them operational with the help of our Mechanical Contractor. The position will report to the Sr. Manager of Facilities. The incumbent will be expected to be well versed in several construction trades and have the ability to work independently according to pre-established project plans. The manager will also assist at the loading dock when needed, manage lab waste, and cleaning service. The Incumbent must be capable of working independently at one of three sites within a 2-mile radius. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs/oversees general repair and maintenance involving HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.  
• Performs daily rounds of critical utilities and updates the system logbook accordingly.
• Run Emergency Generators weekly and take accurate readings for logbook.
• General maintenance may include replacing and/or repairing lighting, incidental carpentry, paint, ceiling tiles, bathroom fixtures, moving furniture-fixtures-equipment, etc. 
• Identifies operational problems/inefficiencies, determines appropriate remedial action and executes planned changes after achieving approval.
• General knowledge of building automation systems, fire alarm systems and building sprinkler systems. Monitors environmental conditions via the Building Automation System (BAS).
• Responsible for remote monitoring of building systems for after-hour emergency concerns.
• Performs work as assigned via Computer Maintenance Management System and documents work performed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
• Participates in monthly EHS meetings.
• Maintains/coordinates annual inspections and reports to keep company within all designated guidelines.
• Work hand in hand with third party vendor personnel brought on site to maintain/repair the facility in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitors service request system via email to ensure all work requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide a supervisory role for temporary labor hired.
• Other duties as assigned.

Number of direct reports – 0

Number of total reports - 0

Budget Responsibilities – None

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and must be skilled in one trade area (vocational school or equivalent in experience) with additional knowledge of one other building trade area.
• Three to six years facilities maintenance experience or equivalent in light mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing discipline.
• Experience in working with compressed air, vacuum and DI water systems
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical facility is a plus.
• Ability to work with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings or a rough sketch.
• Ability to source OEM documents as necessary
• Knowledge of all equipment, safety, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs. 
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent people skills.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Use hand and power tools
• Work off a ladder
• Ability to work on ladders or lifts in high ceiling areas.
• Occasionally work outdoors or on a roof.
• Work with and/or coordinate work of third-party vendors.
• MUST have a can-do mentality
• Be respectful and courteous to others
• Ability to work within a TEAM structure or independently to ensure project tasks are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.