Maintenance Technician, II

Job Description

Job Description

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care). 

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the GMP preventive maintenance program, corrective repairs and building upkeep, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning of equipment, and supervising 3rd party contractors who perform maintenance, construction, and cleaning services.

Schedule:

This position is onsite Tuesday to Saturday starting at 7:30am in our new Burlington, MA location.

Position Scope:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance with strict accordance to SOPs.
• Complete detailed documentation of maintenance work and follow established procedures for GMP document completion, review, and filing / retention.
• Understand and interpret system documentation including blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, specifications, and operating manuals in performing maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and plant systems.
• Assist in decommissioning of equipment and systems.
• Participate in cleanroom, laboratory, and office construction projects by cleaning, sanitizing, performing construction work, supervising contractors, moving materials.
• Perform general facility upkeep including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Respond to urgent work requests regarding employee safety and / or spills.
• Complete routine building inspection for reliability, environmental, and health and safety factors.
• Supply information and technical data for procurement of equipment repair parts.
• Perform light material handling duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience with facilities and maintenance.
• Ability to work in classified and controlled areas such as clean room environment wearing special garments. Additionally, personal protective equipment must be worn due to safety requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outside, including on the roof of the building.
• Overtime and off shift accessibility is required.
• Participation in the On Call rotation is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction experience.
• Trade school certification.

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

The hourly wage range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $24 to $31.25 per hour.

The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.

In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.

EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for emp loyment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.