Facilities Technician III

BioSpace; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Facilities Technician III to support operation, maintenance, and repair of GMP and non-GMP facility systems, utilities, and equipment. The role demands advanced maintenance work, troubleshooting across buildings, and collaboration with Laboratory Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in facility maintenance, strong HVAC/electrical/utility knowledge, and ability to work with CMMS and BMS systems. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of facility maintenance experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with GMP or similar biotech lab/production settings is a plus.
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical/electrical repair capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Handle complex maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs when needed.
• Maintain accurate logs and compliance documentation.
• Support calibration and reliability programs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS

Building Management Systems

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certifications

Relevant field experience

Tools

CMMS

BMS

P&ID familiarity

Job description

Company Description

A career here is life-enhancing.

At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. To learn more about who we are and what drives us, watch our company video here.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.

At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.

For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com

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