Facilities Technician

Pharmaceutical Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Facilities Technician in San Diego, California to support laboratory, office, and cGMP facility operations. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance within regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals or biotech.

This role includes maintaining building systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong skills in HVAC, plumbing, and documentation are essential, as well as familiarity with CMMS and Building Management Systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of facilities maintenance or building operations experience.
• Experience in regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals or biotech.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building utilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation and maintenance of facility systems including HVAC and utilities.
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System alarms.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Building utilities

Preventive maintenance

Documentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS/work order systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Facilities Technician to support laboratory, office, and cGMP facility operations within a fast-paced biotech/manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining building systems, supporting facility operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with facilities maintenance, building utilities, preventive maintenance, and work order management within regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, or manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operation and maintenance of facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, vacuum systems, CO2 systems, and building utilities
• Monitor and respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and facility‑related issues
• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and facility rounds
• Maintain maintenance logs, SOP documentation, and CMMS/work order records
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments for repairs and maintenance activities
• Assist with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance tasks
• Maintain inventory of facility parts, supplies, and equipment
• Support cGMP facility operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures
• Prepare maintenance documentation, reports, and repair records
• Support workplace safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of facilities maintenance or building operations experience
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, manufacturing, or regulated environments
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building utilities
• Experience using CMMS/work order systems
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Siemens Desigo or similar platforms
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cGMP facilities
• Experience coordinating vendors and service providers
• Technical training, military experience, or engineering‑related education is a plus
• Fully onsite role
• Fast‑paced laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to support innovative research and manufacturing operations within the biotech industry