Hands-On Facilities & Equipment Lead - Med Device

Ultimate Staffing; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day operations across Orange County locations. This role emphasizes fieldwork, problem solving, and leading a small facilities team within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot equipment, coordinate repairs, manage vendors, and support production with GMP/ISO standards, cleanroom maintenance, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years in facilities management or manufacturing process support.
• GMP/ISO-regulated environment experience required.
• Cleanroom construction and/or maintenance experience required.
• Medical device, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience is highly desirable.
• Previous experience managing or supporting multiple facilities is a plus.
• Experience leading direct reports and coordinating the work of maintenance or facilities technicians.
• Strong understanding of general building maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and facility systems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, OSHA, and hazardous materials requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize facility tickets, maintenance requests, and work orders across multiple locations.
• Lead and schedule a team of two facilities/maintenance employees, organizing daily workload based on business priorities.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained and preventive maintenance is completed according to established procedures and schedules.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Perform or oversee general facility repairs, including hanging fixtures and equipment, minor drywall work, equipment disassembly, and other general maintenance needs.
• Coordinate facility projects involving utilities such as compressed air, nitrogen, vacuum, and water systems.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to support production and facility needs.
• Support new workspace and equipment installations, including helping prepare new areas for R&D and manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate contractors and outside vendors for repairs, construction, and specialized projects.
• Lead facility improvement, space planning, and construction projects.
• Support environmental health and safety programs and ensure compliance with applicable safety and hazardous material requirements.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and business continuity activities related to facilities and equipment.
• Manage facility-related budgets, expenses, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain organized project plans, maintenance schedules, documentation, and ticketing systems.
• Provide a high level of internal customer service to employees and leadership, whether responding to a minor request or an urgent facility issue.

Skills

Facilities management

GMP/ISO experience

Cleanroom experience

Project management

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Equipment troubleshooting

OSHA & safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work-order systems

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a hands-on Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day operations across Orange County locations. This role emphasizes fieldwork, problem solving, and leading a small facilities team within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot equipment, coordinate repairs, manage vendors, and support production with GMP/ISO standards, cleanroom maintenance, and safety programs.