Facilities Technician III

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 59,236 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Ongoing career development opportunities

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Technician III located in California, Missouri. This role requires 5-10 years of experience in facility maintenance. You will support the operation, maintenance, and repair of GMP and non-GMP facility systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.

Your responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, guiding junior staff, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The expected salary range for this position is $43 to $50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in facility maintenance or utilities support.
• Experience in regulated environments such as cGMP biotech preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across facility systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Technical skills in HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing knowledge

Mechanical systems

Building utilities

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade school certification

Tools

Building Management Systems

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

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 performs advanced maintenance activities, troubleshoots complex issues across multiple building systems, and supports 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.

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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues involving HVAC systems, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical utilities, generators, environmental controls, and related infrastructure.
• 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, pipe fitting, 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, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous paid time away program and company‑paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $43 to $50 hourly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Other Information

Currently, Syner‑G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Legal Statement

Syner‑G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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.