Supervisor, Facilities

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 93,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Facilities Manager to operate, maintain, and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and lab exhaust. You will supervise BAS, fire protection, UPS, and generators, and manage CMMS-driven preventive maintenance, contractor oversight, and on-call responses.

You will ensure compliance with ISO 9001/13485, complete monthly reports, track expenses, and support site readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4+ years' experience in facilities management.
• Experience with building automation, life safety systems, and facility instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and laboratory exhaust systems.
• Monitor and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS), fire alarms, sprinklers, UPS systems, and generators.
• Use CMMS to schedule preventive maintenance, track repairs, manage handyman requests, and source parts.
• Supervise third-party vendor contracts and oversee facility maintenance services.
• Lead emergency response teams for urgent facility incidents and after-hours support.
• Perform regular building inspections and prepare sites for weather events.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and ISO 9001/13485 requirements; maintain equipment records.
• Complete administrative reporting including monthly CR-360 updates and semi-monthly P-Card reconciliations.

Skills

Facilities management

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• HVAC, Mechanical & Laboratory Systems: Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and laboratory exhaust systems to ensure continuous operational safety.
• Building Automation & Life Safety: Monitor and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS), fire alarms, fire suppression, sprinklers, UPS systems, and generators (including fueling management).
• Work Order & Inventory Management (CMMS): Utilize the CMMS to schedule preventive maintenance, track breakdown repairs, manage handyman requests, and source required parts and materials.
• Contractor & Project Oversight: Supervise third-party vendor contracts, oversee facility maintenance services, and manage assigned operational projects.
• Emergency Response & On-Call Coverage: Lead emergency response teams for urgent facility incidents and provide support for critical after-hours building needs.
• Routine Inspections & Facility Readiness: Perform regular building inspections to identify corrective maintenance, complete handyman tasks, and prepare the site for inclement weather.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety Standards: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal codes while maintaining equipment records to satisfy ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 requirements and safety protocols.
• Administrative & Financial Tracking: Complete administrative reporting, including monthly CR-360 updates and semi-monthly P-Card reconciliations, along with other assigned duties.

Physical Attributes:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years' experience in facilities management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with backup power systems (generators, UPS).
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems (air cooled chillers, boilers, air handlers, fan-powered terminal units).
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify various types of facilities drawings (P&ID, one-line diagrams, equipment maps, etc.)

Pay Range for this position: $93,000 - $140,600 / year

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other prerequisites.

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What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!