Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Roseville, MN
Position Type: Temporary/Contractor
Salary Range: $62,500 - $74,000
Area(s) of expertise desired: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Mechanics, Carpentry
Job Code: FA2501

Description:

Cibus is a biotechnology company with advanced technologies to precisely target and direct a plant’s natural gene-editing processes. This approach accelerates natural plant breeding that has been a staple of farming for thousands of years and has resulted in a rapid, versatile and low-cost way to improve nutrition, increase crop yields, and reduce waste.

The company has a worldwide presence, with subsidiaries in Europe and North America and a state-of-the-art research and development center in San Diego. Cibus has a pipeline of traits for canola and rice and is developing crop platforms and a pipeline of trait products in other major global crops including soybean, corn, and wheat. The broad applicability of Cibus’ technologies is highlighted by the company’s strain-advancement program, which develops sustainable products in microbial platforms for the food, flavor and fragrance, and personal care markets.

Cibus has an immediate opening for a Facilities Specialist. This role will work across a variety of facilities including biotechnology laboratory settings, greenhouse, and warehouse environments. This position calls for a highly reliable, proactive, and collaborative individual.

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible on a 7/24 basis for the operations of the Roseville facility containing biotech labs, greenhouse and offices.
• Hands-on work in the following areas, but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, painting, site security system, and mechanical.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies and knowledgeable of their requirements to ensure Cibus’ compliance; ensure all permits are current and are being complied with.
• Follow company safety policies to protect yourself, your colleagues, the worksite and the environment.
• Respond to incoming work order requests and record progress using CMMS software in a timely manner. 
• Regularly inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify potential issues; perform diagnostics as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs; engage teammates and external contractors as needed.
• Coordinate the work of various service contractors ensuring quality results using safe work practices.
• Work cooperatively with Purchasing and Accounting to source parts, create purchase orders, and verify proper delivery of goods and services.
• Partner with all business units to ensure a safe and fit-for-purpose work environment.

Requirements:

• Customer oriented approach with quality craftsmanship skills.
• Experience using hand and power tools to perform a variety of trades work.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and open communication with a culture of mutual respect and inclusivity.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong collaborative work effort with personnel at all levels of the company, as well as outside vendors and agencies.
• Adaptable and open to feedback.
• Ability to use sound judgment to resolve and troubleshoot issues.
• Willing to work off-hours when needed and respond to facility/security emergencies during assigned “on call” periods.
• Ability to climb fixed ladders onto the building roof to investigate issues that arise.
• Works well under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a timely manner.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building management systems, card access systems and security systems are a plus.
• Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Demonstrable interest in continual learning to promote professional growth while supporting business needs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Trade School or Apprenticeship Program certificates are a plus. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in facilities maintenance. Experience with biotechnology facilities is highly desirable.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record
• Physical ability to work in demanding situations including periods of standing, work in tight spaces, working at heights, reaching overhead, lifting at least 50 lbs.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and want to participate in this exciting research, please e-mail your resume to and put down job code: FA2501.

ONLY CANDIDATES WITH WORK AUTHORIZATION IN THE U.S. ARE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME.