Facilities Supervisor

How You’ll Add Value…

The role of the Facilities Supervisor is to ensure Azenta buildings and equipment are maintained and operating under safe conditions following regulations at multiple locations including Waltham, MA and Burlington, MA sites currently in operation along with a new facility in Billerica that opened in December 2023. They will coordinate external resources where needed to maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment in good working order. They will assist in the design and development of organizational policies relevant to the facilities department. Provides input related to coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services and facilities expansion.

What You’ll Do…

• Coordinate general facilities support with property managers or contractors, including maintenance, janitorial services, and security systems
• Provide general laboratory support based on site requirements, including hazardous, chemical, and biohazard waste disposal contracts, management of wastewater systems on site, and regular calibration of specified equipment in collaboration with the EHS team.
• Ensure premises are maintained in a safe manner and according to local, state, and regulatory compliance, including OSHA requirements
• Maintain up-to-date records for semi-annual and annual inspections or site audits
• Maintain plans for fire evacuation and disaster response, and serve as facility emergency response coordinator
• Order, restock, and maintain inventory for general facility supplies
• Follow established escalation and incident reporting procedures
• Familiarity with building management and/or access control systems is a plus

What You Will Bring…

• Associates Degree or related years of experience required
• 1-2 years of technical or professional facilities or property maintenance-related work experience highly preferred
• Basic knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems preferred
• Good communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently

Working Conditions/ Schedule

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Position is primarily located in the Waltham, MA site with local travel to the Burlington, MA site and Billerica.
• May be asked to travel to other USA occasionally (not expected to exceed 10%)