Facilities Cross Functional Technician

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension and/or Conversion)

Pay Rate: $40/hr on W2

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Onsite)

Shift Flexibility: Weekend, holiday, and on-call support may be required based on business needs.

Position Overview

The Facilities Cross Functional Technician supports GMP manufacturing operations and site utilities through the execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities. This role requires hands-on technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, utilities, and instrumentation systems while ensuring compliance with cGMP, GDP, safety, and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will independently troubleshoot equipment and facility issues, maintain assigned systems, complete accurate maintenance documentation, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure reliable facility performance and uninterrupted production support.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities on facility and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system failures using structured root-cause analysis techniques.
• Support production operations by maintaining critical facility and utility systems.
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and minor fabrication work as needed.
• Participate in equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and startup activities.
• Maintain system ownership, including compliance, reliability, spare parts management, and minor CAPA support.

Utilities & Facilities Support

• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems, steam generators, boilers, chillers, compressed air systems, and other site utilities.
• Support facility infrastructure and production support equipment.
• Assist with instrumentation and controls troubleshooting.
• Utilize BAS/BMS/EMS systems for monitoring and diagnostics.

Compliance & Documentation

• Follow all cGMP, GDP, SOP, and EHS requirements.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, permits, and logbook entries accurately within CMMS.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are properly documented and audit-ready.
• Adhere to permit-to-work processes including LOTO, hot work, line breaking, confined space entry, and working-at-height procedures.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in daily shift handovers and maintenance planning activities.
• Provide task-level training and technical guidance to peers and operators.
• Support reliability initiatives, 5S programs, Kaizen events, TPM, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in driving facility safety and equipment performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a regulated or high-compliance environment such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Prior pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance experience required.
• Strong HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least three of the following areas:
• Mechanical systems
• Utilities systems (HVAC, boilers, chillers, steam, compressed air, purified water)
• Electrical maintenance
• Instrumentation and controls
• Fabrication and repair work
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Blue Mountain RAM, or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and EHS requirements.
• Experience with LOTO and permit-to-work programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or completion of a relevant trade school program.
• Experience with BAS, BMS, or EMS systems.
• EPA 608 HVAC Certification.
• Electrical trainee, journeyman, or boiler operator certifications.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 5S methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and access mechanical spaces.
• Ability to work in facility, utility, manufacturing, and cleanroom-adjacent environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE and perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting activities.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to participate in rotating on-call schedules.
• Ability to respond to facility and production-critical issues outside regular working hours when required.
• Flexibility to support weekend and holiday coverage based on operational needs.

Core Competencies

• Safety-focused mindset
• Ownership and accountability
• Strong technical aptitude
• Effective communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment