Facility Maintenance Technician II

Wilcrest Pharma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcrest Pharma is seeking a Facility Technician to support safe, reliable operation of 503B facilities and utilities. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to keep equipment and cleanrooms in proper condition, with emphasis on safety, cGMP adherence, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years CGMP/USP or LEAN manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow SOPs and batch records.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility inspections and document observations.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders per procedures.
• Support operation and maintenance of facility and utility systems (HVAC, boilers, water systems, etc.).
• Assist cleanroom and controlled-area activities, including gowning supplies and housekeeping.
• Respond to facility-related requests from Operations, Quality, and other departments.
• Troubleshoot basic facility issues and escalate complex concerns as needed.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and parts usage.
• Support calibration, qualification, validation, and requalification activities as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

SOP literacy

Team communication

Reliability

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production systems

Inventory systems

Batch record systems

Traceability systems

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Facility Technician supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of facility systems, utilities, equipment, and work areas within a 503B outsourcing facility. This position performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, repairs, cleaning support, work order completion, and facility readiness activities in accordance with company procedures, safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practice expectations, Good Documentation Practices, and quality system requirements. The role supports manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations by helping maintain a clean, organized, functional, and inspection-ready facility.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine facility inspections and document observations related to building condition, utilities, equipment, safety, housekeeping, and operational readiness.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and general repair work orders in accordance with approved procedures and established timelines.
• Support operation and basic maintenance of facility and utility systems, which may include HVAC units, air compressors, purified water systems, boilers, chillers, refrigeration units, plumbing systems, electrical distribution, lighting, waste systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with cleanroom and controlled‑area support activities, including restocking gowning supplies, maintaining material readiness, supporting housekeeping expectations, and reporting facility conditions that may affect controlled environments.
• Respond to facility‑related requests from Operations, Quality, and other departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, utility, and facility issues and elevate complex or critical concerns to management or qualified personnel.
• Support vendor, contractor, and service provider activities by coordinating access, communicating site expectations, and helping ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with company requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, inspections, equipment checks, repairs, parts usage, and related facility records.
• Support calibration, qualification, validation, and requalification activities as directed by Engineering, Quality, or Maintenance leadership.
• Monitor and report abnormal equipment performance, alarms, leaks, temperature or humidity concerns, utility interruptions, safety hazards, or facility conditions that may impact product quality, employee safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, maintenance supplies, and facility storage areas in a clean, organized, and controlled manner.
• Follow company SOPs, safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, cGMP expectations, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable regulatory or code requirements.
• Support inspection readiness by maintaining facility areas, equipment spaces, utility rooms, and documentation in a clean, organized, and compliant state.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and requirements of the position.

Who You Are

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Experience: Previous 1-2 years CGMP/USP or LEAN manufacturing experience, required
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and comply with technical documents, batch records, controlled forms, written instructions, and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to complete production records, cleaning logs, inventory records, and required documentation accurately, legibly, and contemporaneously.
• Working knowledge of sterile and nonsterile compounding, pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic operations, cleanroom behavior, contamination control, or regulated production practices preferred.
• Basic understanding of 503B outsourcing facility expectations, cGMP principles, Good Documentation Practices, and quality system requirements preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use production, inventory, batch record, or traceability systems.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in a team-based manufacturing and quality-driven environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and commitment to product quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness.
• Ability to follow detailed processing instructions and work consistently in ISO-classified cleanroom and controlled production environments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow production schedules, and respond appropriately to changing operational needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods during assigned shifts.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Ability to wear cleanroom gowning and required personal protective equipment while working in controlled manufacturing environments
• Experienced with the use of a respirator required

Who We Are

Wilcrest Pharma is 503B outsourcing facility dedicated to addressing critical gaps in the pharmaceutical industry. Our mission is to deliver high-quality antineoplastic medications and help mitigate drug shortages, enhancing patient care across health systems, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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