Facilities Technician

Sartorius; Robin Hill (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal and professional development

Work-life balance

401 k with company match

Health plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sartorius is seeking a Facilities Technician for our Marlborough, MA site. This onsite role involves maintaining and repairing facility infrastructure, coordinating with vendors, and supporting multiple Sartorius locations in the Marlborough area.

The position emphasizes GMP/OSHA compliance, documentation, and teamwork. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 1+ years in facilities maintenance or calibration, and the ability to read technical manuals and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training beneficial.
• 1+ years in facilities maintenance, calibration, or building operations; biotech/pharma experience advantageous.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with GMP and OSHA standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure
• Timely execution of maintenance requests and work orders
• Participation in preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliable equipment performance and regulatory compliance
• Documentation and tracking of maintenance and inspection activities in accordance with GMP and OSHA standards
• Support of laboratory, office, and common-area setup, including equipment installation and relocation
• Operational support across multiple Sartorius facilities in the Marlborough area
• Coordination with external vendors, including oversight of service quality and escalation of issues to the Facilities Manager
• Accurate maintenance of work orders, equipment logs, and facility documentation
• Reporting of facility issues or concerns to the Facilities Manager
• Guidance and training of junior technicians, as well as support for facility-related projects and initiatives

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing basics

GMP familiarity

Documentation

Calibration experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sartorius has an onsite position available for a Facilities Technician at our Marlborough, MA site. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair of the facility's infrastructure and equipment. This role involves supporting various aspects of the facility's operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment. You will work closely with the Facilities team to address any issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks.

Sartorius is advancing technologies that help researchers and scientists develop life‑saving medicines faster. To support this mission, we are seeking a Facilities Technician/Calibration Technician for our site in Marlborough, MA. Onsite role based at our Marlborough, MA site Grow with Us

Your Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure


• Timely execution of maintenance requests and work orders


• Participation in preventive maintenance programs to ensure reliable equipment performance and regulatory compliance


• Documentation and tracking of maintenance and inspection activities in accordance with GMP and OSHA standards


• Support of laboratory, office, and common‑area setup, including equipment installation and relocation


• Operational support across multiple Sartorius facilities in the Marlborough area


• Coordination with external vendors, including oversight of service quality and escalation of issues to the Facilities Manager


• Accurate maintenance of work orders, equipment logs, and facility documentation


• Reporting of facility issues or concerns to the Facilities Manager


• Guidance and training of junior technicians, as well as support for facility‑related projects and initiatives

What Will Convince Us:

• High school diploma or GED; technical training or certifications beneficial


• Experience (1+ years) in facilities maintenance, calibration, or general building operations—biotech/pharma experience advantageous


• Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with high attention to detail


• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team environment


• Physically able to lift, carry, climb, and perform hands‑on technical work


• Familiarity with GMP, OSHA, and regulatory requirements considered a plus


• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or on‑call rotations when required


• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be a base salary between $29.00 and $43.00 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications.

What We Offer:

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings


• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules


• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform


• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as \"Coaching\", \"Agile Working\" and a \"Businesswomen’s Network\"


• Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.


• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.


• Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)


• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account


• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate


• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Diversity & Inclusion:

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class. Please view equal employment opportunity posters provided by OFCCP here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e‑mail at [e-mail].

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real‑world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Sartorius is a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX.