Hvac/r Service Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer / Facilities Technician (GMP)

Job Description

This hands-on role supports the operation, maintenance, and reliability of a GMP manufacturing facility. You will focus on HVAC, electrical, and general facilities systems while working in cleanroom and regulated environments. The position is ideal for a facilities professional with strong technical skills who enjoys troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-growing, startup manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on GMP process equipment, utilities, and facility systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform basic to intermediate electrical work, including 220V wiring, panel troubleshooting, and equipment connections in a safe and compliant manner.
• Support general facilities maintenance activities, including work on boilers, chillers, air compressors, dryers, and process gas or utility distribution systems.
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment breakdowns, and urgent facilities issues to minimize downtime and support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Provide on-call support on a rotational basis as needed to address after-hours facilities and equipment issues.
• Perform maintenance activities within cleanroom and GMP environments, following all safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support maintenance and repair of complex manufacturing systems such as isolators, HEPA filtration systems, environmental control equipment, and critical process support equipment.
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities in accordance with GMP guidelines and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support Quality investigations, Change Controls, and CAPA activities by providing technical input and maintenance-related documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to schedule and oversee maintenance, repairs, and service activities.
• Order parts, manage spare parts inventory, and help ensure critical components are available to support uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams to diagnose technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Read and interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals, and drawings to plan and execute maintenance tasks.
• Work across multiple trades (HVAC, electrical, mechanical) and support a wide variety of systems beyond primary specialty as needed in a dynamic environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of facilities maintenance experience in a regulated or GMP-adjacent environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in GMP environments and adherence to GMP practices.
• Hands-on HVAC experience, including work with RTUs, split systems, and refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to perform basic to intermediate electrical work, including 220V wiring, panel troubleshooting, and equipment connections.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of complex facility and process systems.
• Comfort working across multiple trades, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, equipment manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation in a CMMS or similar system.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of routine maintenance and equipment handling.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset for effective collaboration.
• Demonstrated integrity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical certification preferred.
• Experience with boilers and chillers in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with air compressors, dryers, and process gas or utility distribution systems.
• Experience maintaining cleanroom equipment such as isolators and HEPA filtration systems.
• Exposure to cell therapy, biotechnology, or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders and documentation.
• Service technician or maintenance technician background in a manufacturing or facilities environment.
• Ability to manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
• Willingness to work on a wide variety of systems beyond primary specialty to support facility needs.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-growing, startup manufacturing environment where your hands-on expertise directly supports critical GMP operations. You will work with modern facilities and complex systems, gain exposure to advanced manufacturing tech…