Critical Utilities Technician

ManpowerGroup; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan with Match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is assisting a client in Westborough, MA to hire a Critical Utilities Technician. The role supports the facilities maintenance department for critical research operations, focusing on utility systems, HVAC, and cleanroom environments.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience with industrial utility systems, EPA 608 certification, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to keep operations compliant and efficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial utility systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or healthcare environments.
• Universal EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling.
• Proficiency in operation and maintenance of industrial chillers, steam and hot water boilers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of purified water systems including reverse osmosis, deionization, electrode ionization, and clean steam generation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, and building automation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on purified water systems (WFI, RO, DI), clean steam generators, and associated distribution loops according to schedules and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain compressed air systems, nitrogen generation equipment, CO2 systems, and lab vacuum systems to ensure continuous supply at specified quality parameters.
• Monitor and adjust HVAC systems to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and differential pressure in cleanrooms, laboratories, and controlled environments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chillers

Boilers

Cooling towers

HVAC systems

Purified water systems (RO/DI/WFI)

Job description

Our client, a leader in Life Sciences Research and Development, is seeking a Critical Utilities Technician to join their team. As a Critical Utilities Technician, you will be part of the Facilities Maintenance Department supporting critical research operations. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Critical Utilities Technician Location: Westborough, MA Pay Range: $32 - $36/hr. What's the Job?

• Operate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling units, and building automation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on purified water systems (WFI, RO, DI), clean steam generators, and associated distribution loops according to established schedules and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain compressed air systems, nitrogen generation equipment, CO2 systems, and laboratory vacuum systems to ensure continuous supply at specified quality parameters.
• Monitor and adjust HVAC systems to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and differential pressure requirements in cleanrooms, laboratories, and controlled environments.
• Diagnose and resolve utility system failures quickly to minimize impact on research operations and maintain environmental stability in critical areas.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial utility systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or healthcare environments.
• Universal EPA 608 certification for refrigerant handling.
• Proficiency in operation and maintenance of industrial chillers, steam and hot water boilers, cooling towers, and central plant equipment.
• Working knowledge of purified water systems including reverse osmosis, deionization, electrode ionization, and clean steam generation.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research environment supporting innovative scientific advancements.
• Competitive hourly pay within the specified range.
• Onsite employee parking for convenience.
• Engagement in a dynamic team committed to safety, quality, and compliance.
• Potential for contract-to-hire employment with growth opportunities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions. Experis is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.