Sr. Maintenance Facilities Technician

How will you make an impact?

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimization of various building systems and production equipment to ensure the efficient operation of the facilities and production in a cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment. Key responsibilities include mentoring of technicians, coordinating maintenance schedules, conducting preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and implementing preventive measures to ensure compliance with safety regulations and enhance operational efficiency in support of office, laboratory, and cleanroom spaces. The ideal candidate will possess experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, along with strong communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage the facilities and support the organization's production team objectives.

What will you do?

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance activities on cleanrooms, manufacturing equipment, laboratory instruments, laboratory refrigerators, freezers environmental chambers, HVAC systems, utilities, and other facility assets according to established schedules and procedures in adherence to cGMP standards.
• Conducts inspections, diagnostics, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, mechanical issues, or electrical failures promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and calibration data, to support regulatory audits and quality assurance requirements.
• Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC-related equipment and systems.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and technical specifications.
• Maintains and repairs a wide variety of air conditioning and heating systems, from mini-split systems to chillers, pumps, air handling units, fan coils, exhaust fans, dampers, ducts, piping, thermostats, controls, HVAC water treatment and all other conditioned air system components.
• Develops and assists in maintenance of other systems such as humidification systems, water systems, compressed dry air systems, vacuum systems, and other similar critical systems.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, trouble shooting and construction work in the basic building maintenance trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpet, and tile.
• Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, and other related motorized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors associated with facilities and production equipment operations.
• Assist with safety inspections and, along with Facilities Department, see that all facility safety issues are corrected. May be required to test facilities safety apparatuses such as fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, safety shower / eyewashes- and update safety logs monthly.
• Documents all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems its associated controls and energy management systems.
• Work off-shift hours and weekends if necessary.

How will you get here?

• 6-8 years of full-time experience as a journeyman in the air conditioning and heating field to include hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of a central plant. 6-8 years of full-time experience as a building maintenance mechanic or as a skilled worker in one or more building maintenance trades. Experience with energy management systems and refrigeration equipment.

Position requires knowledge of:

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Package units, Heat pumps, Pumps and water treatment systems.
• Heat recovery and energy storage systems.
• Basic desktop computing.
• Electrical and plumbing systems.
• Building Management Systems.
• Package units, Heat pumps, Pumps and water treatment systems.
• Heat recovery and energy storage systems.
• Basic desktop computing.
• Electrical and plumbing systems.
• Building Management Systems.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems its associated controls and energy management systems.
• Work off-shift hours and weekends if necessary.
• Facilities experience in critical environments such as clean rooms and or within the life sciences industry.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the air conditioning and heating trade. Completion of 2-year HVAC degree or apprenticeship preferred.