Facilities Maintenance Technician

Tri-Valley Career Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,600 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Free HSA funds

401(k) + profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Bio-Rad in Irvine, California is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV to maintain, repair, and operate critical facilities infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace parts to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.

The role includes leadership duties, capital projects support, and on‑call rotations for after-hours emergencies. The position requires a strong GMP background, experience with HVAC, boilers, DI water systems, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or an associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of work in a GMP environment with experience in a facilities/plant maintenance organization.
• Understanding of pneumatics, boilers, standby electrical generation systems; knowledge of three‑phase electrical wiring, plumbing, and DI water generation systems.
• Experience using computer maintenance management software, temperature monitoring software, and applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled building equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and log tasks into CMMS.
• Maintain chart recorders and log books in a GMP environment.
• Assist in Capital Improvement Projects by coordinating contractors and supporting normal business activities.
• Lead other Maintenance Associates and foster knowledge sharing to develop the department's skill set.
• Oversee spare parts inventory for the department and asset commissioning/disposal.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Pneumatics

Boilers

Electrical generation

GMP environment

CMMS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (optional)

Tools

CMMS software

Temperature monitoring

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

In this role as a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility will be maintaining, repairing, and operating facilities infrastructure including HVC, boilers, compressors, and deionized water systems, as well as electrical generators, to support manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, replace defective parts, and restore operations with minimal downtime.

You will also support and maintain manufacturing, production, and utility equipment to meet product quality and production schedule requirements. This position is key to ongoing preventive maintenance and management of all infrastructure systems and building equipment, including steam boilers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will participate in rotating On Call duties for after‑hours facility emergencies and refrigeration operating temperature alarms to ensure product quality.

Maintenance Mechanic IV also has leadership responsibilities. Your judgment helps maintain daily activities and guide others in the department. You will assist management with specific tasks, including plant security and key control, and will handle assignments with little supervision while helping others perform theirs.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Perform scheduled building equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, complete PM check sheets, sign and date equipment tags, and log tasks into computer maintenance management software.
• Maintain chart recorders and log books in a GMP environment.
• Assist in Capital Improvement Projects by coordinating contractors, preparing areas, and supporting normal business activities.
• Lead other Maintenance Associates and foster knowledge sharing to develop the department's skill set.
• Oversee spare parts inventory for the department as well as asset commissioning and disposal.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, or an associate degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of work in a GMP environment with experience in a facilities/plant maintenance organization.
• Understanding of pneumatics, boilers, and standby electrical generation systems; knowledge of three‑phase electrical wiring, plumbing, and DI water generation systems.
• Experience using computer maintenance management software, temperature monitoring software, and applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Location

This position must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package

At Bio‑Rad, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while addressing the diverse needs of our workforce. The program supports overall health, wealth, and wellbeing throughout an employee’s career.

Benefits

We offer competitive medical plans for employees and their families, free HSA funds, a fertility stipend, group life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, an upgraded mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief, pet insurance, wellness challenges, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups, and more.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $38.75 to $53.27 per hour, at the time of posting. The actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer and is based on factors such as geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, and other job‑permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus based on individual objectives and company performance.

EEO Statement

Bio‑Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.