Facility Maintenance Technician

About NY CREATES :

NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description :

Job Description for Facility Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment within the facility. This role ensures that all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on pumps, valves, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and process-related issues to minimize disruptions to facility operations.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and system performance in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Assist in system optimization projects and support process improvements to enhance water quality and reduce operational costs.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies related to water and wastewater systems, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and environmental health and safety teams to maintain compliance and support facility initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies required for ongoing maintenance and repairs.
• Perform any plumbing needs to support UPW / WWT processes.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum Requirements for Facility Maintenance Technician

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Additional Information :

Benefits

Location :  257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range : $32-40 / hour

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