Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Other wellness benefits

Job summary

Pharmavite is seeking a Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain plant utilities, including chillers, steam generators, HVAC controls, and water treatment systems, ensuring GMP compliance.

The role oversees wastewater treatment, conducts regular inspections, and coordinates with OEMs and contractors for upgrades while maintaining detailed records and safety compliance. Overtime and shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years related experience in wastewater treatment.
• 1-3 years related experience in utilities maintenance.
• At least 1 year of related experience HVAC background.
• At least 1 year of related experience with building control software.
• At least 1 year of related experience with PLCs & drives.
• At least 1 year of related experience with steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilities Maintenance & Mechanical Repair: Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment inspections, rigging, alignment, welding, and fabrication for plant equipment.
• Wastewater & Water System Operations: Monitor, test, and treat process wastewater prior to city discharge to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Facility Inspections & Life Safety: Conduct daily routine inspections of assigned buildings and spaces, ensure readiness of fire protection equipment.
• HVAC & Building Controls Management: Oversee HVAC controls and perform routine maintenance with building control software and PLCs.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Work with OEMs, vendors, and contracted personnel for utility upgrades and repairs.
• Safety, Compliance & Administrative Record Keeping: Adhere to OSHA, GMP and maintain electronic records and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Utilities maintenance

HVAC

Building control software

PLCs & drives

Steam systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

Position Summary

The Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of skilled trade, maintenance, and repair work across plant utilities to ensure facilities meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Responsible for routine daily inspections, equipment repairs, and maintaining essential utility systems—including chillers, steam generators, HVAC controls, water purification, and fire and life safety protection. Additionally, this position oversees the safe monitoring, testing, and chemical treatment of process wastewater to maintain regulatory compliance prior to discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilities Maintenance & Mechanical Repair: Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment inspections, rigging, alignment, welding, and fabrication for plant equipment. Maintain systems such as air compressors, hydraulic systems, pumps, steam generators, steam traps, dock doors/levelers, and roll-up doors.
• Wastewater & Water System Operations: Monitor, test, and treat process wastewater prior to city discharge to ensure full regulatory compliance. Conduct water testing on boilers and chillers, add/adjust chemicals based on test results, clean tanks, and maintain deionized (DI) water systems and water towers.
• Facility Inspections & Life Safety: Conduct daily routine inspections of assigned buildings and spaces. Maintain and verify operational readiness for fire suppression systems, emergency lighting, dust collection, and overall fire and life safety protection equipment.
• HVAC & Building Controls Management: Oversee HVAC controls and perform routine maintenance. Utilize building control software, automated system controls, PLCs, and drives to monitor energy management and facility environmental parameters.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Work directly with OEMs, vendors, and contracted personnel for utility upgrades, wastewater services, water treatment programs, and specialized equipment repairs. Participate in cost estimates and project evaluations.
• Safety, Compliance & Administrative Record Keeping: Adhere strictly to OSHA health and safety standards, standard operating procedures, and GMP requirements. Maintain detailed electronic work records, water quality logs, and regulatory documentation using company software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years related experience in wastewater treatment
• 1-3 years related experience in utilities maintenance
• At least 1 year of related experience HVAC background
• At least 1 year of related experience with building control software
• At least 1 year of related experience with PLCs & drives
• At least 1 year of related experience with steam systems

Physical or Work Requirements

• Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.

Our Offer

Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: $63,000.00 - $105,000.00. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $71,000.00 - $118,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment.

• annual performance bonus
• Medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• other wellness benefits

Pharmavite provides compensation for all overtime hours worked by non-exempt (hourly) employees in accordance with state and federal law. The need to work overtime hours will be determined by management, based on customer and business necessity to meet the needs of our business, Pharmavite may require employees to work overtime. Voluntary overtime requested by non-exempt employees must be approved in advance by the employee’s supervisor.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

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