Maintenance Tech III (Facilities)

Lonza; Greenwood (SC); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Agile career and dynamic working文化

Compensation programs that recognize高

Compensation programs that recognize高

Job summary

Lonza in Greenwood, SC seeks a Technician, Maintenance III (Facilities) to provide expert maintenance and troubleshooting for critical site systems, including HVAC and utilities. The role is fully on-site, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with facility systems, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial facility systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, air compressors, or related utility equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, piping, welding, electrical, and building maintenance practices.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Facilities SME for critical site systems including HVAC, air compressors, chilled water, vacuum systems, and building infrastructure.
• Monitor facility performance through building management systems and support root cause investigations.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and external contractors on maintenance activities and system upgrades.
• Support facility projects including equipment commissioning, technician training, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain maintenance records, enforce safe work permits, and uphold site safety standards.
• Provide guidance and backup support to Facilities Technicians in a collaborative team environment.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Building management systems

MS Office

Equipment monitoring

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Off-shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in HVAC/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS/BMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

United States, Greenwood (South Carolina)

Technician, Maintenance III (Facilities)

1st shift

Location: Greenwood, South Carolina

Provide expert maintenance and troubleshooting support for critical facility systems, including HVAC, air compressors, chilled water equipment, vacuum systems, and building infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert, contribute to facility improvement projects, and help ensure reliable operations that support a high-performing manufacturing environment.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

What you will do:

• Serve as the Facilities subject matter expert (SME) for critical site systems including HVAC, air compressors, chilled water systems, vacuum systems, heat exchangers, and building infrastructure.
• Monitor facility performance through building management systems, analyze equipment trends, and support root cause investigations to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance activities on facility and site utility equipment to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.
• Partner with engineering teams, operations personnel, and external contractors to support maintenance activities, system improvements, and equipment installations.
• Support facility-related projects, including equipment commissioning, technician training, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, execute safe work permits, and ensure compliance with site safety and operational standards.
• Provide technical guidance and backup support to Facilities Technicians while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

What we are looking for:

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial facility systems such as HVAC, refrigeration, air compressors, chilled water systems, or related utility equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, piping, welding, electrical, and general building maintenance practices.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance systems, building management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in HVAC, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field preferred.
• Waste Water Class D certification required within two years of hire; Refrigerant Reclamation and HazWoper certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including occasional off-shift, weekend, holiday, and emergency response support.
• 0-4 years’ experience with large HVAC systems and Compressed Air systems
• Travel less than 10%

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.