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Actalent Facilities Maintenance Technician in Boulder, Colorado
Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description
This Facilities Technician role requires a hands-on, onsite technician to support a laboratory campus in Boulder, CO. The position focuses on daily facilities maintenance, MEP/HVAC troubleshooting, and addressing alarms and urgent building issues. The technician will interact with lab staff, facilities leadership, and external vendors to ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with GxP/GMP standards. The role demands a proactive individual comfortable with using tools, climbing ladders, lifting equipment, and handling after-hours issues as part of an on-call rotation. It is not a coordinator-only position; the technician must diagnose and resolve problems independently.
Responsibilities
Perform daily hands-on maintenance across a multi-building lab campus, including repairs, inspections, upkeep, and emergency response.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and respond to alarms, supporting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues in real time.
Monitor building systems through BMS, submit and complete work orders in CMMS, and track preventive and corrective maintenance.
Work safely around active laboratory operations while complying with GxP/GMP standards.
Coordinate, schedule, and oversee contractors performing maintenance or emergency repairs.
Essential Skills
5+ years of hands-on facilities maintenance experience in lab, pharma, biotech, or regulated environments.
Strong HVAC, alarm, and MEP troubleshooting skills.
Experience working in lab environments.
GxP or GMP experience.
Proficiency in BMS and CMMS platforms.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.
Work Environment
The position is 100% onsite at a laboratory campus with an active science and research environment. Personal protective equipment and adherence to lab safety protocols are required. The role is physically demanding, involving lifting, climbing, standing, and crouching. There is an on-call rotation for handling alarms and emergencies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Boulder, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.13/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.