Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Facilities Technician – Biotech / Laboratory

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Technician for a Biotech Research Organization in San Diego, CA .

This is not your typical commercial or residential Facilities Technician role. We are looking for someone with experience working in a controlled facility, laboratory, biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, hospital, medical facility, or similar setting.

Position Type: Direct Hire
Location: San Diego, CA – Onsite
Pay: $34–$37 per hour DOE

The Facilities Technician will support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility mechanical systems, utilities, and building infrastructure within a laboratory/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility inspections and daily equipment/system checks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, chillers, vacuum pumps, compressed air systems, boilers, fume hoods, and other facility utilities.
• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, drywall, and general building repairs.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and escalate more complex problems as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, calibration, and facility improvements.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Order replacement parts, tools, and supplies as needed.
• Assist with moving equipment, furniture, and other facility items.
• Communicate planned maintenance, equipment shutdowns, and operational issues to appropriate teams.
• Follow cGMP, EH&S, safety, and facility procedures .
• Participate in emergency and/or on-call facilities support as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3+ years of facilities, maintenance, or building maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general building repairs.
• Experience with HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, vacuum systems, or similar facility equipment preferred.
• Experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, laboratory, medical, hospital, manufacturing, or other regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Ability and willingness to learn and follow cGMP requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and outside service providers.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package , which may include:

• Medical insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid annual leave
• Paid parental leave
• Personal and family leave programs
• Mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Annual health/physical examinations
• Business travel insurance
• Employee wellness, cultural, and team-building activities
• Professional training and career development opportunities
• Work-life balance programs

Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary. These benefits programs are designed to support employee health, financial security, family needs, professional development, and work-life balance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, twist, and reach.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding and work around rooftop equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work in laboratory environments and wear required PPE.

If you have hands-on facilities maintenance experience and have worked in a laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, hospital, medical, manufacturing, or other controlled environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.\r\n\r\nJohnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.