Critical Utilities Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

HSA

Weekly pay

Parking

Job summary

Manpower in Westborough, MA is seeking a Critical Utilities Technician to support a life sciences facility. You will operate, monitor, and maintain central utility plant equipment to sustain cleanroom research operations.

The role requires 3-5 years of hands-on experience with industrial chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and purified water systems, plus a strong commitment to safety in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial utility systems in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or healthcare environments.
• 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 RO, DI, 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 distribution loops per cGMP requirements.
• Maintain compressed air systems, nitrogen generation equipment, CO2 systems, and laboratory vacuum systems to ensure continuous supply at specified quality.
• Monitor and adjust HVAC systems to maintain precise temperature, humidity, and differential pressure in cleanrooms and laboratories.
• Diagnose and resolve utility system failures quickly to minimize impact on research operations and maintain environmental stability.

Skills

Central utility systems

Industrial chillers & boilers

Purified water systems

HVAC & cleanrooms

Education

High school diploma

Job description

$32.0 - $36.0/hourly Posted 3 days ago Temporary Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply

Westborough, MA 01581

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.
• 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
• 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
• Weekly Pay

$32.0 - $36.0/hourly Posted 3 days ago Temporary Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply