Facilities Maintenance Technician

Tri-Valley Career Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical plans

Free HSA funds

Fertility stipend

Group life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) plus profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Mental health platform

Learning and development opportunities

Education benefits

Student debt relief

Pet insurance

Wellness challenges

Paid time off

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Bio-Rad Pharmaceuticals Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician IV to maintain, repair, and operate critical infrastructure such as HVAC, boilers, DI water systems, and electrical generators to support manufacturing operations. The role includes leadership of a team, on-call duties, and adherence to GMP standards to minimize downtime and ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment tagging, coordinating capital projects, 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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.