Facility Maintenance Handyman

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here .

These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Syner-G is seeking a Facilities Technician III with 5-10 years of experience to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of GMP and non-GMP facility systems, utilities, and equipment. This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance activities, troubleshooting complex issues across multiple building systems, and supporting reliability and compliance requirements in laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. The Facilities Technician III works with minimal supervision, handles complex technical challenges, and may guide junior staff as needed to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.
Travel to client sites may be required depending on project demands and client expectations.
Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, safety, and building systems across GMP and non-GMP areas.
Receive, prioritize, and execute work order requests from employees, tenants, and internal customers, ensuring timely and efficient response to facility needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving HVAC systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical utilities, generators, environmental controls, and related infrastructure.
Inspect facility systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs, operational risks, or abnormal conditions and escalate issues when required.
Make repairs directly when possible and coordinate specialized contractors or vendors when complex repairs are needed.
Work independently with minimal supervision while handling complex maintenance tasks requiring strong technical judgment.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment logs, inventory tracking, and compliance-related documentation.
Support calibration activities and equipment reliability programs as needed.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, facility procedures, and applicable GMP or regulatory standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Laboratory Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders to support continuous facility operations.
Identify and recommend improvements, upgrades, or cost-effective solutions that enhance system reliability, energy efficiency, or facility performance.
High school diploma required; technical trade school certifications or equivalent field experience considered.
Registered apprenticeship, trade license (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, wastewater, steam engineering, marine engineering), or equivalent technical training strongly preferred.
5-10 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance, utilities support, or mechanical/electrical building systems.
~ Experience in regulated environments such as cGMP biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory operations preferred.

Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building utilities.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex facilities issues independently.
Familiarity with Building Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Effective communication and customer service skills.
Ability to perform physical labor and work across multiple facility environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. Employees also enjoy our generous paid time away program and company-paid holidays.
The expected salary range for this position is $43 to $45 hourly. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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