The Facilities Maintenance Technician provides facilities-related mechanical, utility, and mission-critical infrastructure support for a complex biotech manufacturing, distribution, R&D, and data center facility. This role is responsible for equipment installation, repair, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, GMP documentation, critical alarm response, and maintaining continuous operation of HVAC, utility, and mission-critical IT systems. The technician also supports regulatory compliance efforts and mentors junior maintenance personnel.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and maintain working knowledge of all facility infrastructure systems and operations.
Respond to infrastructure, utility, and mission-critical equipment alarms and execute repairs.
Restore systems to proper operating condition following maintenance activities.
Support customer infrastructure and facility needs to ensure business continuity.
Troubleshoot HVAC, boilers, pure steam generators, autoclaves, glassware washers, lab washers, RODI, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic systems.
Operate and support mission-critical IT infrastructure, including CRAC units, UPS systems, and battery strings.
Perform preventive maintenance on facility and utility equipment.
Participate in emergency on-call rotation and critical response activities.
Provide training, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior technicians.
Author and revise preventive maintenance procedures, SOPs, job plans, and work instructions.
Support GMP quality systems including Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, and MOPs.
Maintain work order documentation in compliance with GDP and ALCOA+ principles.
Maintain accurate maintenance records within the CMMS system.
Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor alarms, trends, and system performance.
Conduct rounds, inspections, and daily meter readings to identify adverse operating trends.
Coordinate maintenance activities in data center and server room environments.
Support commissioning and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new and modified systems.
Assist with internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, electrical safety, and fall protection.
Identify reliability improvement opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
Support uninterrupted operation of HVAC, utility, and mission-critical support systems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Frederick, MD
Job Type
Temporary
Salary
$33 Per Hour
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 6 years of facilities or utilities maintenance experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience within a GMP-regulated biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment.
Strong working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and utility systems.
Experience supporting IT data center and mission-critical systems, including CRAC and UPS equipment.
Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, EH&S, and ISO regulations.
Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Experience utilizing Building Management Systems (BMS) and CMMS platforms.
Experience authoring and maintaining GMP-compliant maintenance documentation.
Experience supporting emergency response and critical system recovery activities.
Current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification required.
Valid driver's license required.
Certifications in multiple mechanical and/or electrical trades required.
Preferred Qualifications
Maryland Stationary Engineer License (any grade).
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification.
Experience with Blue Mountain RAM or similar validated GMP CMMS systems.
Experience with Siemens Desigo Insight, Siemens Desigo CC, Johnson Controls Metasys, or similar BMS platforms.
Boiler Operator License (High or Low Pressure).
Experience generating reliability and maintenance performance reports.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to work in manufacturing, laboratory, utility, and data center environments.
Ability to perform physical maintenance activities, including lifting, climbing, bending, and equipment handling.
Ability to work around electrical, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, and utility systems.
Ability to respond to emergency situations and participate in after-hours on-call support.
Required to wear PPE and comply with all site safety procedures.
Exposure to mechanical equipment, utility systems, and regulated GMP environments.
Must comply with Lockout/Tagout, confined space, hot work, electrical safety, fall protection, refrigerant handling, and chemical safety procedures.
Skills
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
HVAC SYSTEMS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Plumbing Systems
Refrigeration Systems
Boiler operations
Pure Steam Systems
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
GMP Documentation
CAPA & Change Control
Data Center Infrastructure
CRAC Systems
UPS Systems
Regulatory Compliance
IQ/OQ/PQ Support
Reliability Improvements
Technical Training & Mentorship
Skills
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Maintenance - HVACunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
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