Facilities Technician: HVAC, Water Systems & More

Bachem Holding AG; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation, personal and sick days

Job summary

Bachem Americas is hiring a Facilities Operations Technician I/II/III/Sr. to maintain building infrastructure, HVAC and purified water systems at the Torrance site. The role collaborates with the Repair & Maintenance Manager to plan preventive work and ensure minimal downtime.

Qualifications include an associate's degree or trade certificate with 5+ years' experience (or a high school diploma with 7+ years), GMP familiarity, and strong communication skills. Valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or trade school certification with 5+ years relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 7+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, equipment and high mechanical ability.
• Familiarity with GMP environment (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform building plumbing, carpentry, painting, flooring, door and hardware, and general construction repairs.
• Execute preventive maintenance on facility and utility assets per CMMS and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program.
• Perform routine facility inspections, document findings, initiate work orders, and drive them to closure.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems including VFD controllers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, exhaust systems, and dampers.
• Maintain and support purified water generation, storage, and distribution system.
• Coordinate scheduled work with department heads and Production planning to minimize downtime.
• Respond to facility and utility alarms and emergency conditions and perform initial troubleshooting and containment.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Mechanical aptitude

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Associate's Degree / trade school certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bachem Americas is hiring a Facilities Operations Technician I/II/III/Sr. to maintain building infrastructure, HVAC and purified water systems at the Torrance site. The role collaborates with the Repair & Maintenance Manager to plan preventive work and ensure minimal downtime.

Qualifications include an associate's degree or trade certificate with 5+ years' experience (or a high school diploma with 7+ years), GMP familiarity, and strong communication skills. Valid driver's license required.