Maintenance Technician, I

Vericel Corporation Facilities Maintenance PositionAt Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine.POSITION SUMMARYFacilities staff are responsible for the GMP preventive maintenance program, corrective repairs and building upkeep, construction, commissioning, and decommissioning of equipment. They also monitor third-party contractors who perform maintenance, construction, and cleaning services at our facilities.Schedule: This position is onsite Monday through Friday at our Cambridge, MA office, with occasional travel to our Burlington, MA office as needed. The team participates in an on-call rotation, requiring availability for one week each month.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform preventive and corrective maintenance with strict accordance to SOPs.Perform general facility upkeep including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.Respond to urgent work requests regarding employee safety and/or spillsComplete detailed documentation of maintenance work and follow established procedures for GMP document completion, review, and filing/retention.Complete routine building inspection for reliability, environmental, and health and safety factors.With oversight, follow 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 as well as decommissioning of equipment and systems.Participate in cleanroom, laboratory, and office construction projects by cleaning, sanitizing, performing construction work, supervising contractors, moving materials.Supply information and technical data for procurement of equipment repair parts.Perform light material handling duties.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or equivalent.1+ years of experience with facilities and maintenance.Construction experience, preferred.Trade school certification, preferred.WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSWorkday starts at 7:30 AM.May be required 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 requiredWhy 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 $19 to $24 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 StatementAll applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.