As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to execute all site purchasing decisions and general maintenance of the research facility.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Dallas, TX.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and judgement for the overall building, equipment maintenance and upkeep of the research facility.

Other key responsibilities:

• Maintains a database of vendors for all services needed by the site, and serves as the primary vendor contact for the site.
• Obtains quotes and price comparisons for purchases or study proposals as requested by the Site Director.
• Executes purchases from selected vendors by completing the appropriate corporate and/or site forms.
• Communicates site purchase information to the accountant for accrual purposes.
• Work with the operational staff on each new study to ensure that all study supplies will be available on schedule and within the study budget.
• Work with the operational staff on each new study to create/obtain the study menu. Places orders with all food vendors and monitors quality of service by obtaining feedback from staff and study participants.
• Participate in EHS initiatives and internal and regulatory audit in areas of expertise.
• Maintains calibration and maintenance records for all site equipment as required by company SOPs.
• Maintain equipment and building systems in the TMS system.
• Performs daily temperature checks for all facility temperature monitoring locations (sample freezers, drug refrigerators, drug storage rooms, etc.).
• Oversee all OSHA/biohazard requirements at the site and serve as safety officer of site.
• Provide general maintenance support to site and work directly with landlord on site improvements.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment or oversees responsible vendor(s).
• Ensure facility is maintained and kept clean on a routine basis per OSHA requirements.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• Associate’s degree or trade school (HVAC, mechanical equipment operation, sheet metal work, plumbing or electrical trades, specialized training completion of apprenticeship or similar on-the-job training program).
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• 2 to 4 years related experience in a related facilities role.
• HVAC and plumbing experience required.

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
• On-call every other week and may be required to work weekends as needed for emergencies.
• Teamwork and people skills are essential.

What do you get?

Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)