Maintenance Tech I

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

Everyone at Kite is united by a single mission—curing cancer. Each day, we strive to create a direct connection between that purpose and the work we do across our organization.

Kite’s Santa Monica site is seeking Maintenance Technician I to support facilities and engineering operations by performing repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and documentation for equipment used in clinical manufacturing, R&D research laboratories, utilities, HVAC systems, and core and shell facilities. Maintenance Technician II is expected to complete all assigned work in compliance with cGMP, Kite Global standards, and site-specific procedures.

This position is 2nd shift / M-F 2:00 pm- 10:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Attend SQDIP meetings and complete assigned work orders.

• Accurately document all executed work in accordance with cGMP regulations and work order management system requirements.

• Troubleshoot and maintain electro‑mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, air handling units, vacuum pumps, air compressors, cooling towers, and other utility support equipment.

• Support the maintenance of LN2 cryogenic tanks, incubators, and laboratory freezers.

• Understand, monitor, and work within EMS/BMS platforms.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including motor controls and motor installations.

• Lead and support small continuous improvement projects.

• Interpret and act on data from predictive technologies such as vibration analysis and infrared thermography.

• Work across various shifts and provide after‑hours, weekend, and holiday support as required by management.

• Receive and respond to remote notifications via mobile devices.

• Partner with planners and schedulers to ensure appropriate scheduling, effective work plans, and accurate spare parts management.

• Notify the scheduler and supervisor of any work that cannot be completed within the assigned timeframe and coordinate rescheduling with timely communication to Planning, Scheduling, and Management teams.

• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings.

• Participate in Kite safety programs, including the development and execution of JHAs, LOTO permits, Live Work Permits, and Hot Work Permits, and promote use of the safety incident reporting tools.

• Escort, oversee, and coordinate activities performed by outside contractors.

• Perform all maintenance activities in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, OSHA, EPA, AQMD, and others.

• Maintain GxPLearn and GLearn training at a 100% completion rate.

• Ensure all assigned areas remain audit‑ready and actively participate in addressing audit findings.

• Support the Engineering group in achieving project milestones.

• Collaborate with other Facilities & Engineering functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience, or

• High school diploma with 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical, and automation systems.

• Strong customer service skills with effective written and verbal communication.

• Experience interpreting, writing, and maintaining maintenance documentation.

• 5+ years of experience working in ISO‑classified environments within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience using work management systems, preferably Maximo.

• Experience with building and equipment monitoring systems (EMS/BMS); Desigo CC / Siemens experience preferred.

• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience collaborating with and coordinating external technical resources and vendors.

• Ability to plan and schedule work activities in coordination with operations to minimize impact to production.

The salary range for this position is: $74,715.00 - $96,690.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at .

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Everyone at Kite is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. Every day, we aim to establish a direct line between that purpose and our day-to-day work.

We are creating Kite together, with the recognition that the best teams are built by the best people. We maintain an attitude of curiosity, and creativity with each challenge as we develop a new market for cancer therapies. We appreciate and respect one another, and most importantly, we don’t take success for granted.

While we’ve come a long way to make what others viewed as impossible, possible, we know one thing is certain. Today is just the beginning.