Facilities & Maintenance Technician I - 1st shift

axogen; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Axogen seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Technician I to ensure reliable operation and regulatory compliance of facility systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and building management. The role supports temperature-controlled storage for biologics, works with GMP standards, and reduces operational disruptions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 0–2 years’ maintenance experience, and 2nd shift availability (3–11:30pm).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to work 2nd shift (3-11:30pm, Monday - Friday).
• 0-2 years of related facilities maintenance experience.
• CMRT certification preferred.
• EPA 608, HVAC, Electrical license qualifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability of critical facility systems including HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical infrastructure.
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance programs in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee facility equipment modifications and layout changes.
• Manage contractors and vendors ensuring GMP, safety, and site hazards compliance.
• Respond to facility emergencies to minimize disruption and protect product integrity.
• Maintain maintenance records and use site systems for tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, regulatory and operations teams.

Skills

2nd shift

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

GMP awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

CMRT certification

EPA 608

Electrical license

HVAC certification

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands‑on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why You’ll Love Working At Axogen

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
• Educational assistance available for all employees
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit‑to‑risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit‑to‑risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary Of The Facilities & Maintenance Technician I

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician I is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of all critical facility systems within the designation Axogen location. This role leads daily facility operations involving HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and building management systems that support temperature‑controlled storage and distribution of biologic products. The position ensures strict adherence to GMP, safety, and quality standards while minimizing operational disruptions that could impact product integrity.

Requirements Of The Facilities & Maintenance Technician I

• Minimum Education Required: High school diploma / GED
• Able to work 2nd shift (3-1130pm, Monday - Friday)
• Related Experience: 0-2 years of relevant facilities maintenance experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with HVAC, Refrigeration and electrical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to manage system modifications and equipment changes
• Experience working in GMP / Regulated industries
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• Relevant certifications (EPA 608, HVAC, Electrical License)

Responsibilities Of The Facilities & Maintenance Technician I

The specific duties of the Facilities & Maintenance Technician I include but are not limited to:

• Lead maintenance and reliability of critical facility systems including HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical infrastructure.
• Execute and manage preventive maintenance programs in compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Actively oversee and participate in any modification of facility equipment, furniture, layout etc.
• Manage contractors and vendors ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and site hazards.
• Respond to the resolution of facility emergencies, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and product integrity.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and utilize site systems and applications for tracking and reporting.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and interact with other functional groups such as engineering, quality, regulatory and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 60 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the work requires the following: mental acuity, visual acuity, walking, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, hearing, and typing.

Working & Environmental Conditions

Work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations. Axogen facilities include controlled environment where gowning is required and facilities that are controlled by HVAC. Frozen products require handling of dry ice with applicable PPE.

Location

913 Industrial Drive Place, Vandalia, OH 45377

Benefits/Compensation

2nd and 3rd shift positions are eligible for additional shift differential. 2nd shift is an additional $1.50/hr and 3rd shift is an additional $2.00/hr.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Hourly Pay Range

$46,823—$58,528 USD

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.