Facilities Engineer

Facilities Engineer - Tampa, FL, Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Pay range: $31.37+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of building systems within a commercial life science facility. This role ensures reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and control systems that support critical laboratory operations. The Facilities Engineer will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to facility issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance, safety, and efficiency in all building systems.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building systems including Generator, UPS, HVAC, DI Water, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and building automation systems (BAS).

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure uptime of critical infrastructure.

• Assign daily work to Technicians, schedule coverage, monitor performance, coach technicians, and ensure work is completed properly.

• Coordinate vendors, monitor their work, and verify repairs are completed.

• Troubleshoot equipment failures and follow established notification and escalation procedures.
• Prioritize repairs, review documentation and labor hours, and keep preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Respond to service requests, alarms, providing rapid problem resolution.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in CMMS systems.
• Provide support for capital improvement projects, renovations, and new equipment installations.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout and PPE.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or related technical field.

• Demonstrated experience with HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial or industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) for monitoring and controls.

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across multiple building systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a 24/7 operational environment.

• Strong communication and documentation skills (CMMS, SOPs, reporting, MS Office).

• Preferred:

• Technical training or apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems.

• Professional Certifications (preferred): Universal EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, BAS vendor certifications

• Building Automation System (BAS) Training/Certification - vendor-specific (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, etc.).

• HVAC/R Certification - advanced technical coursework beyond apprenticeship (e.g., NATE or equivalent).

• Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen Training - desirable for process improvement in GMP environments.

• Education (Preferred)

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, Facilities Management, Building Systems, or a related technical field preferred.