Facilities Maintenance Technician ( HVAC & Electrical )

Description: Duration: 6 months - could be converted / extended Location: Santa Monica Working Hours: Monday – Friday 5am -1:00pm 5X a week onsite Could change – weekend work if needed Interview Process: Teams call with HM– teams 30 minutes Panel virtual (could be onsite in Tarzana) up to an hour INTAKE CALL NOTES: Preferred that they have pharma background 3 years MUST HAVE HVAC – knowledge with electrical Works well with tools Needs to be familiar with CMMS Having good GDP Role Overview: The Facilities Cross Functional Technician (Grade C) supports GMP production and site utilities across Santa Monica. The technician executes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots to root cause; owns assigned systems; documents to GDP standards; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and QA. This is an onsite, cross-functional role spanning mechanical, electrical, and utilities domains, with shift flexibility and on-call participation. Talent Profile (Grade C) · Core scope and level: Mid-level, independent execution of routine and moderately complex work; system ownership without people leadership; cross-site collaboration as needed. · Experience: 5+ years in GMP regulated or high-rigor environments (pharma/biotech/med device preferred; hospital). · Technical breadth: Proficiency in at least three areas across mechanical, electrical, utilities, instrumentation/controls, and fabrication; emphasis on facilities/utilities (HVAC, steam generators, compressed air) and production support. · Compliance & safety: Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SHE/EHS; safe work practices (LOTO, hot work, line breaking, confined spaces). · Systems & literacy: CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM), basic BAS/BMS/EMS; ability to read P&IDs and electrical/controls schematics. · Behaviors: Reliability, ownership, clear communication, teamwork, continuous improvement mindset; calm under pressure; flexible for shifts/on-call. · Education: High school diploma minimum; AAS or trade school preferred. Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable) · Safety/compliance: Consistent adherence to SOPs, GDP, cGMP, and SHE; proficient with LOTO and permit-to-work (hot work, line breaking, working at height). · Technical capability: Independent proficiency in ≥3 areas: mechanical; utilities (HVAC/boilers/chillers/compressed air/purified water); electrical within site policy; instrumentation/controls basics; fabrication for minor repairs. · cGMP Experience: Prior pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance experience. · Documentation & CMMS: Plans, executes, and closes work orders to GDP standards; maintains accurate logbooks/permits in CMMS. · Drawings & diagnostics: Reads P&IDs and electrical schematics; applies structured troubleshooting and sound escalation judgment. · Shift/on-call: Willing to work assigned shifts and participate in a rotating on-call schedule; weekend/holiday support per rota. · Communication & teamwork: Clear verbal/written communication; collaborates effectively with Ops/Engineering/QA; provides task-level training to peers/operators. · Physical requirements: Able to lift ~50? lbs; work at heights/ladders; operate in mechanical and cleanroom-adjacent spaces with PPE; prolonged standing/walking. (Align final wording to AZ job architecture.) Preferred Qualifications · AAS in Engineering Technology or relevant trade school. · Systems: Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM; BAS/BMS/EMS familiarity. · Certifications: EPA 608/HVAC preferred (not mandatory); state electrical trainee/journeyman or boiler operator license if applicable. · Continuous improvement: 5S/Kaizen; RCM/TPM exposure. Coverage Plan · Responsibilities: Execute PM/CM/PdM; act as system owner (compliance, spares, minor CAPAs); support equipment installation/commissioning/qualification with Engineering/QA; maintain GDP documentation; drive safety/reliability improvements. Intent: distribute workload, maintain sub-100% sustained utilization, and create brief overlap for handoffs during high-demand periods. · On-call: Rotating after-hours support (e.g., one technician on-call weekly per site) with defined response times; compensation per policy. · Cross-coverage & handover: Daily 15-minute handover; standard escalation to Maintenance Supervisor and Facilities Engineering; QA engagement for quality-impacting events. · Service levels & risk controls: Minimum on-shift headcount for safe LOTO/permit work; PM on-time target (e.g., >95%); response SLAs for production-critical utilities; CMMS priority codes to balance PM vs corrective backlog. Open Items for Confirmation · Job architecture terminology (confirm Grade C mapping to Workday profile 10000890; any wording to include verbatim). Okay with current JPC · Site-mandatory licenses (e.g., California electrical/boiler, EPA-608) and any additional site-specific systems to list (BAS/BMS vendor, water system type). Remains preferred · On-call cadence and response-time expectation (e.g., ≤60 minutes). Proposed Next Steps · Incorporate any profile/wording changes from Tim/Alex C/Alex V/Mark. · Finalize posting text in Workday and align interview panel. · Proceed to candidate sourcing with the must-haves as hard screen criteria. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $30 - $40 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No