Facilities Mechanic II 1st Shift

QuVa - Advancing Healthcare Possibilities; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quva in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Facilities Mechanic II to maintain HVAC, site utilities, and cleanrooms, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO and safety standards. You will document work, drive preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement across the site.

The role requires 5–7 years in general maintenance, gowning qualification, familiarity with BMS/EMS, and the ability to troubleshoot, prioritize tasks, and assist junior staff, including after-hours on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in general maintenance including HVAC and site utilities.
• Knowledge of ISO 5/7 cleanroom environments and gowning qualification.
• Experience in a regulated industry (FDA a plus) and site security/fire alarm systems.
• Ability to interpret equipment schematics and perform maintenance tasks.
• NJ Black Seal Licensure or ability to obtain within 90 days for NJ candidates.

Responsibilities

• Performs and coordinates preventive and demand maintenance on HVAC, utilities and cleanrooms.
• Complies with cleaning and garbing policies and documents work performed.
• Inspects facilities and equipment, identifies improvements and coordinates repairs.
• Troubleshoots facility systems, develops remediation action plans.
• Maintains site BMS/EMS systems and supports after-hours on-call.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TX - Sugar Land 1075

1075 W Park One Dr #100

Sugar Land, TX 77478, USA

Description

The Facilities Mechanic II is responsible for maintaining site HVAC systems, Building Management System and supporting systems for the site. The position operates within legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring systems are maintained and operational within site and regulatory requirements. This person must be capable of following procedures, documenting work as/when performed and maintaining a clean/organized workplace supporting site compliance and quality standards. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and/or coordinates planned (Preventative) and demand maintenance activities on site HVAC system, utilities and cleanrooms
• Complies with cleaning and garbing policy as per site policies and procedures
• Conducts facility walk through and inspection for general and manufacturing areas identifying areas of improvement, replacements and repairs; performs routine daily inspections of assigned buildings and space
• Works with junior staff on development of troubleshooting and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostics on facility equipment/systems and develop action plans for remediation.
• Operates and performs maintenance on pharmaceutical grade utility systems to include, compressed air, WFI, etc.
• Familiar with operation of site BMS/EMS system, pest control program, security and fire system. Able to perform trending, alarm acknowledgement and proper escalation of critical events
• Responsible for timely execution and completion of work orders within site work order system
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and update documentation such as but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures, Work instruction, Preventive maintenance forms and facilities checklist. Coordinate with applicable departments to implement revised or optimized processes and procedures
• Recognizing priorities and makes productive use of time. Ability to prioritize tasks based on operational needs and conditions. Provides support to junior team members on prioritization of projects and activities
• Has the ability to respond to issues after hours and during weekends. Can serve as point of contact for off hours support
• Collaborates and works as a team that works cross functionally with other site departments
• Seeks opportunities to implement a culture of continuous process improvement as related to equipment, processes and systems at the site
• Demonstrates clear and concise communication verbal and written. Including but not limited to, proficient email, written investigations and work order summaries.
• Demonstrates proper use of various power and hand tools, Interpreting blueprints and construction plans
• Performs general maintenance activities including painting, wall patching, installation of fixtures in both production and office spaces
• Coordinates with vendors/contractors for specialized repairs
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for site support services such as housekeeping and pest control
• Other duties as assigned
• Working effectively with engineers, operators, and other maintenance staff
• Clear documentation of work performed and effective reporting of issues
• Prioritizing tasks under production pressures
• Taking responsibility for equipment reliability and uptime
• Supporting production teams acting with a sense of urgency and collaborative approach to ensure smooth operations
• Quickly identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing corrective action
• Precision in repair, calibration, and testing to maintain reliability and compliance
• Knowledge of OSHA, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and GMP
• Ability to learn and adapt to new automation technologies
• Interpreting performance data and making improvements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

These include the ability to:

• Ability to work in Clean Room Environments and obtain gowning certification
• Sit and / or stand for entire workday
• Bend / twist; Climb; Reach arm above shoulder level; Crouch / stoop; Knee
• Be exposed to dust, gas, or fumes
• Be exposed to marked changes in temperature or humidity
• Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Must be mobile to access equipment locations on roof
• Must be able to work on a controlled/cleanroom environment

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; Degree in Engineering discipline preferred
• 5-7 years’ of demonstrated experience in general maintenance including but not limited to HVAC and site utilities (electrical, water, sewer)
• Knowledgeable in ISO 5/7 environment cleanroom
• Obtain gowning qualification for ISO 7 Cleanroom Environments
• Proficient in computer utilization and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and email operations outlook)
• Experience in a regulated industry (FDA a plus); Site Security Systems & Fire Alarm Panels; Equipment / Utility Qualification
• Interpret equipment schematic drawings, and machinery maintenance tasks
• NJ Candidates Only: NJ Black Seal Licensure or ability to obtain within 90 days of the date of hire

It is the policy of Quva to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, history of disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, marital status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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