Facilities Repair & Maintenance Technician

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) matching contribution

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Facility Maintenance Technician in Branchburg Township, NJ. You will be responsible for plumbing, electrical, and utility maintenance to ensure a safe working environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years experience in facility maintenance within a pharmaceutical setting.

The hourly rate ranges from $23.00 to $33.00, with additional incentives and a comprehensive benefits program covering health and insurance, as well as a robust 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more in facility maintenance or related experience.
• 2 years or more in pharmaceutical, production, and/or laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing maintenance and repairs to ensure operable plumbing.
• Maintain and repair building finishes and utility systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
• Monitor building environment and equipment operations.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance such as fixture repairs.

Skills

Safety standards adherence

Observation and reporting

Blueprint reading

Supervised work completion

Preventative maintenance practices

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Responsible for the upkeep, repair, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure and utility equipment. This role ensures all systems are functioning safely and reliably, supporting continuous operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with internal teams and external contractors.

Essential Functions

• Performs plumbing maintenance (e.g., replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.) to provide operable and efficient plumbing capabilities to department personnel.
• Maintains and repairs all building finishes and associated support equipment including but not limited to wall, floor, and ceiling finishes, electric systems, plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Installs insulation to building walls, ceilings and floors to provide sound and thermal barriers using various tools and materials (e.g., wire, knives, dust masks, etc.).
• Performs painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g., preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains, and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.) to provide operable and efficient facilities for department personnel.
• Conducts repairs and performs preventive maintenance tasks on all utility equipment in the physical plant in a safe and proper manner and in accordance with SOPs and departmental policies and procedures; includes purifies water system, preparation of pretreatment solutions.
• Basic computer knowledge to execute work order requests, preventive maintenance and online documentation.
• Proficient in filter installation, maintenance, and testing; maintains, repairs, installs, lubricates, and adjusts all types of utility equipment.
• Conducts data recording assignments as required; prepares and maintains detailed equipment, plant operations, and preventive maintenance records involving all plant equipment for cGMP compliance.
• Monitors and adjusts building environmental and equipment operational set points; responds to out of specification situations as required; identifies and analyzes operating, maintenance, and repair problems and recommends corrective action.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance including replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.).
• Conducts daily/monthly inspections of facility equipment and services; manages daily and monthly logs for facility inspections.
• Wears proper PPE.

Additional Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities that management may assign.

Education

• High School or GED – Required.

Experience

• 2 years or more in facility maintenance or related experience.
• 2 years or more in pharmaceutical, production, and/or laboratory environment.

Skills

• Ability to follow safety standards while working with multiple services, tools and equipment – Intermediate.
• Able to observe, record, and report unsafe working conditions – Intermediate.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and schematics as they relate to building and utilities services systems – Intermediate.
• Able to follow orders and complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision – Intermediate.
• Apply methods, practices, and procedures in preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, renovation, and minor construction of buildings and utilities – Intermediate.
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to use web browsers, typing applications, Microsoft Office, and related communication tools – Intermediate.

Hourly rate for this position ranges from $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, within the first 12 months. Compensation is ultimately determined based on qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant factors.

Our Total Rewards commitment includes a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits, a significant 401(k) matching contribution, and programs that promote employee well-being.