Facilities Technician III

Syner-G; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Syner-G in Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Facilities Technician III to support maintenance of GMP and non-GMP systems. The role involves troubleshooting, advanced maintenance, and possibly mentoring junior staff while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualified candidates will have 5–10 years of experience and a high school diploma, with technical certifications preferred. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible paid time off, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance.
• Technical training or equivalent field experience is preferred.
• Experience in cGMP biotech, pharmaceutical, or laboratory operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect and repair complex utility systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Building utilities

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade school certifications

Tools

Building 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 to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Shift

10‑hour shifts, typically 12:00 am–10:00 am, 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 laboratory 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 that require 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.

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 facility issues independently.
• Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, loop diagrams, and P&ID’s.
• 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 represent the requirements that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The role requires frequent computer use, reaching with hands and arms, talking and listening, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, standing, stooping, or kneeling. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is typically an indoor, temperate environment with moderate noise levels and light levels conducive to minimal eye strain.

Benefits and Compensation

Syner-G offers a total rewards package that includes a market‑competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, continuous recognition, and career development opportunities. Employees enjoy a generous flexible paid time off program, company‑paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions. Some positions may be based in Greater Boston, San Diego, CA, Boulder, CO, or India, and remote work may be possible for most roles.

Legal Statement

Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, 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, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E‑Verify employer.