Facilities Technician II - Sterile

Facilities Technician II – Sterile

In this role, you will serve as the primary on-site maintenance resource supporting a 503B sterile compounding facility. This role will play a key part in preparing the site for operations by supporting equipment installation, building preventive maintenance programs, and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs).

During the initial ramp-up phase, you will partner with Engineering, Operations, and vendors to support facility readiness, including equipment commissioning and maintenance program development. Once operational, you will own day-to-day maintenance activities across production equipment, lab systems, and facility infrastructure.

This role requires strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to operate independently while coordinating vendors for specialized support. You will help ensure equipment reliability, safety, and compliance in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You Will:

• Act as the primary on-site contact for equipment and facility issues, ensuring timely resolution or escalation to vendors
• Support facility buildout, equipment installation, and commissioning activities in partnership with vendors and internal teams
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programs and SOPs for new and existing equipment
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems
• Coordinate and manage external vendors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and service activities
• Maintain facility systems and infrastructure, including HVAC and utilities, to support operational readiness
• Track maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment history within CMMS systems
• Establish and manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime risk
• Partner with Operations and Quality to ensure maintenance activities align with production needs and compliance requirements
• Identify equipment trends and implement practical improvements to enhance reliability and performance
• Follow all safety procedures and support a safe, compliant working environment

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or equipment support within a manufacturing or regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and take ownership of site equipment and facility operations
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities
• Proven experience building, improving, or executing preventive maintenance (PM) programs and SOPs
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Experience managing or coordinating external vendors and service providers
• Familiarity with CMMS systems for tracking maintenance activities and equipment history
• Solid organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of safety practices (e.g., lockout/tagout); GMP or regulated environment experience is a plus
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and leadership

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• Competitive salary & comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision

Conditions of Employment:

• This position will require working with Hazardous Drugs (HD) and would require that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn for the length of working with these drugs. These items would include gloves, respiratory protection, gown and other items as required.
• This position requires medical approval to wear respiratory protection in the form of negative or positive pressure respirators, including N95, full face respirator, SCBA, or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking up to 50% of the time, standing up to 100% of the time, squatting and bending up to 20% of the time and lifting up to 80% of the time for up to a twelve hour shift. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Due to the risk of reproductive capability in handling or compounding certain Hazardous Drugs (HD) associates must be willing to confirm that they understand the potential risks (teratogenicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive effects) of handling hazardous drugs.