Facilities Technician III

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician III with 5–10 years of experience to support operations for various facility systems in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role involves advanced maintenance activities, complex troubleshooting, and may include mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and technical training in related fields, along with strong HVAC and electrical skills.

The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working hours, with potential remote options.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in facility maintenance or utilities support.
• Experience in regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and utility systems.
• Maintain records including work orders and compliance-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and applicable standards.

Skills

Technical skills in HVAC

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues

Proficient in reading schematics

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Syner-G is seeking a Facilities Technician III with 5–10 years of experience to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of GMP and non‑GMP facility systems, utilities, and equipment. This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance activities, troubleshooting complex issues across multiple building systems, and supporting reliability and compliance requirements in laboratory, manufacturing, and utility environments. The Facilities Technician III works with minimal supervision, handles complex technical challenges, and may guide junior staff as needed to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

SHIFT

10 hour shifts, typically 12am-10am, Wednesday through Saturday (schedule may vary based on operational coverage needs)

WORK LOCATION

Travel to client sites may be required depending on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utility, safety, and building systems across GMP and non‑GMP areas.
• Receive, prioritize, and execute work order requests from employees, tenants, and internal customers, ensuring timely and efficient response to facility needs.
• Maintain and repair complex utility systems including HVAC and environmental control systems, cold storage systems, compressed air and gas systems, Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Water for Injection (WFI) systems, clean steam generation systems, wastewater treatment systems, boilers, pumps, motors, and fire detection and suppression systems.
• Perform maintenance on GMP lab and process equipment, including bioreactors, centrifuges, filling machines, chromatography systems, autoclaves, glass washers, and related instrumentation.
• Inspect facility systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs, operational risks, or abnormal conditions and elevate issues when required.
• Make repairs directly when possible and coordinate specialized contractors or vendors when complex repairs are needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while handling complex maintenance tasks requiring strong technical judgment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, equipment logs, inventory tracking, and compliance‑related documentation.
• Support calibration activities and equipment reliability programs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, facility procedures, and applicable GMP or regulatory standards.
• Provide technical support, guidance, or mentoring to junior technicians as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Laboratory Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other stakeholders to support continuous facility operations.
• Identify and recommend improvements, upgrades, or cost‑effective solutions that enhance system reliability, energy efficiency, or facility performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma required; technical trade school certifications or equivalent field experience considered.
• Registered apprenticeship, trade license (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, wastewater, steam engineering, marine engineering), or equivalent technical training strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance, utilities support, or mechanical/electrical building systems.
• Experience in regulated environments such as cGMP biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building utilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex facilities issues independently.
• Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, loop diagrams, and P\&IDs.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work across multiple facility environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company‑paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere.” However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiral Action employer. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E‑Verify employer.