Senior Biotech Facilities & Utilities Technician

avidbio; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility infrastructure, utilities, and lab equipment. The role ensures safe, reliable operations and cGMP-compliant records.

The position covers preventive maintenance, utility systems like WFI/RO-DI, HVAC, boilers, and backup generators, with coordination across internal departments and vendors. On-call and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 4–6 years of experience in the maintenance trades.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs using appropriate tools.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair activities involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment servicing, basic wiring, mechanical systems, and HVAC systems to support safe and reliable facility operations.
• Maintain assigned utility systems including WFI, RO/DI, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heating Hot Water Boilers, Backup Generators and process air.
• Execute preventive maintenance, daily equipment inspections, and general work requests to identify deficiencies and improve reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair utilities, laboratory instruments, and equipment to restore functionality and minimize disruption.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance, repair, and utility-support activities per priorities.
• Document maintenance, inspection, and repair activities for cGMP compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal departments for service activities.
• Use appropriate maintenance tools and practices to perform work safely and accurately.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, overtime, and after-hours maintenance coverage.
• Determine methods for new assignments and provide technical guidance to staff.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Equipment servicing

Basic wiring

Mechanical systems

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade knowledge in maintenance trades

Tools

Maintenance tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Avid Bioservices is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility infrastructure, utilities, and lab equipment. The role ensures safe, reliable operations and cGMP-compliant records.

The position covers preventive maintenance, utility systems like WFI/RO-DI, HVAC, boilers, and backup generators, with coordination across internal departments and vendors. On-call and weekend coverage may be required.