Senior Maintenance Technician (Pharma)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a GMP Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure regulatory compliant maintenance of cGMP production facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and installations on critical systems within a controlled environment.

This role requires reading schematics, strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, and experience with CMMS. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1–2 years in a related field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of job-related experience in GMP/pharma/biotech/medical device manufacturing.
• Experience in controlled environments or cleanrooms is a plus.
• Able to read schematics and equipment manuals.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with attention to safety and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems (HVAC, purified water, compressed air).
• Inspect and calibrate equipment to SOPs and GMP requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installation, qualification, and modification of facility equipment under change control.
• Use CMMS to document work orders and ensure audit readiness.
• Support RCA for equipment failures with CAPA plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and follow LOTO procedures.

Skills

CMMS experience

Preventive maintenance

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation skills

SOP/GMP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED / trade school diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

As a GMP Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll be crucial in ensuring the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) production facility. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and calibration of industrial systems, utilities, and equipment essential for manufacturing in a controlled environment.

This position is a key part of our Engineering and Technical Services team, directly contributing to the quality and reliability of our manufacturing processes by providing expert support, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on critical systems.

What You'll Do:

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective repairs on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, including HVAC, purified water systems, and compressed air.

Conduct routine inspections and calibrations of equipment to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Troubleshoot and diagnose potential issues with equipment and utility systems, implementing timely and effective repairs to minimize downtime.

Assist with the installation, qualification, and modification of new or existing facility equipment and systems, following strict change control procedures.

Review and complete work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring all work is properly documented for audit readiness.

Support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures or deviations, proposing and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements, FDA guidelines, and internal quality standards.

Maintain a safe and organized work environment, adhering to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

What You'll Need:

A High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 1-2 years of job-related experience.

Experience in a controlled environment or cleanroom setting is a plus, but not required.

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing environment required.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with a working knowledge of industrial equipment and building systems.

Experience with a CMMS for work order management and documentation.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including stooping, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Excellent communication and documentation skills, with attention to detail required for maintaining accurate records in a regulated environment.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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