Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer

Reports To: Engineering Manager
Compensation: $24-$30 per hour (DOE)
Schedule:  Full-Time, Monday - Thursday 10:00AM -6:30PM & Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM.

Put your maintenance skills to work supporting a pharmacy that makes a difference in patient care! 

VPI Compounding Pharmacy is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to help keep our building, equipment, and facility systems operating safely and reliably. If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical problems, repairing equipment, and keeping facilities running smoothly, we encourage you to apply. This position combines general building maintenance with opportunities to learn specialized pharmacy equipment and cleanroom systems.

An engineering degree and prior pharmacy experience are not required. We are looking for strong mechanical aptitude, practical troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience in building maintenance, equipment repair, manufacturing, HVAC, or similar work can translate well to this position.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Preventative Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on facility and pharmacy support equipment.
• Troubleshoot common mechanical, equipment, and facility issues and help minimize operational downtime.
• Support maintenance of equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, pumps, autoclaves, BSCs, LAFWs, and other systems as trained.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify recurring equipment or facility issues and communicate repair or replacement needs.

Facility & Utility Support

• Perform general facility repairs involving plumbing, electrical fixtures, doors, drywall, flooring, and other building systems.
• Monitor HVAC equipment and complete basic preventative maintenance such as filter changes and routine inspections.
• Support water, drainage, temperature, pressure, and other facility utility systems.
• Assist with equipment moves, installations, and facility improvement projects.

Vendor & Engineering Support

• Coordinate with the Engineering Manager and outside vendors when specialized repairs or services are required.
• Assist with cleanroom, HVAC, equipment, and facility projects as assigned.
• Help track maintenance requests, completed work, recurring issues, and vendor follow-up.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Complete maintenance activities safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow applicable cGMP, cleanroom, safety, and facility requirements.
• Assist with routine checks of facility safety equipment and emergency systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and properly document completed maintenance.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot common equipment and building maintenance issues.
• Good organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Comfort using spreadsheets, maintenance logs, or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Willingness to learn specialized equipment and follow documented maintenance and safety procedures.

Helpful, but not required:

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, equipment repair, or industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, basic electrical repairs, pumps, motors, or utility systems.
• Experience following preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, laboratories, food production, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated environment.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and other physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to gown and work within cleanroom environments when needed.
  

You do not need experience with every system listed to apply. We welcome applicants with transferable maintenance skills who are ready to learn.

Benefits

VPI Compounding offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 6 paid company holidays per year
• 32 hours of paid floating holiday time per year , separate from PTO
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs
• RTD EcoPass for public transportation
• Opportunities to gain experience with specialized equipment, cleanroom systems, and pharmaceutical facility operations

Equal Opportunity Employer:
VPI Compounding Pharmacy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified persons employed by or seeking employment with VPI, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or non-job-related handicaps. This policy extends to all areas of employment, including recruitment, job assignment, promotion, and other terms of employment.