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About the Role

Are you mechanically minded, hands-on, and ready to support a dynamic scientific environment? We're seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician II to join our agile, four-person team on site in Madison, WI. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in equipment maintenance—repair, calibration, and installation—and play a critical part in keeping our laboratory, manufacturing, and building systems running smoothly.

**Schedule:** First shift, Monday–Friday. Start between 7:30–8:30am, finish between 4:00–5:30pm (depending on start time and lunch break).

Top 3 Skills We’re Seeking

+ **Hands-On Equipment Experience:** Direct experience with equipment repair, calibration, and installation. Background with laboratory, electronic, or mechanical systems, and strong troubleshooting abilities a must.

+ **Mechanical Aptitude Across Contexts:** Adaptable mechanical skills; comfort with diving into unfamiliar setups and diagnosing/repairing systems using sound mechanical reasoning.

+ **Ownership & Accountability:** Ability to independently manage tasks, follow through on commitments, and proactively solve problems. Reliability, initiative, and ownership are critical in our small, agile team.

Responsibilities

+ Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across all company facilities, labs, and manufacturing areas.

+ Handle work orders using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

+ Schedule and escort outside service providers as needed.

+ Respond to facility emergencies (in a rotating on-call program).

+ Act as subject matter expert on building components or manufacturing equipment; assist management with decisions and train fellow staff.

+ Document work in line with department SOPs and ISO 13485 requirements.

+ Support the general upkeep of work and shared spaces.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ **Experience:** 2–5+ years in facilities maintenance (commercial, manufacturing, laboratory) OR technical education.

+ **Education:** High School Diploma required; technical degree strongly preferred.

+ **Skills:**

+ Superior mechanical and troubleshooting skills

+ Strong organizational and time management abilities

+ Attention to detail

+ Familiarity with MS Office and email

+ Valid driver’s license

+ Experience with Building Automation Systems a plus

+ Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with hands/tools.

Working Environment

+ Work in Clinical and Research Grade lab settings; may encounter solutions and chemicals.

+ Use hand and power tools, testing equipment.

+ Work both indoors and outdoors; drive company vehicles as needed.

Additional Details

+ No travel or supervisory responsibilities.

+ Reasonable accommodations may be provided as needed.

+ Regular, punctual attendance is required.

Ready to take ownership of this hands-on, essential role? Apply now and be part of a close-knit, driven team making a difference in the scientific community!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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