Facilities Technician

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Facilities Technician II is responsible for performing a wide range of skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational support activities across the facility, grounds, and building systems. Duties include but are not limited

to the following:

Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Repair

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC-R systems, including air handlers, chillers, rooftop units, CRAC units, exhaust systems, and ducting.

Troubleshoot and repair steam and hot-water boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and associated piping.

Maintain and repair controlled temperature units (CTUs), including incubators, refrigerators, freezers, environmental chambers, and stability rooms.

Conduct maintenance on RO/DI water systems, including filters, tanks, distribution loops, and point-of-use equipment.

Support maintenance and troubleshooting for Autoclaves, sterilizers, and related utility supply systems.

Maintain facility plumbing systems, including drains, faucets, fixtures, pressurized lines, and backflow preventers.

Perform routine and emergency repairs on compressed air, gas, and utility distribution systems, including nitrogen, CO2, oxygen, and vacuum lines.

Diagnose mechanical failures using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring minimal downtime.

Electrical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Install, maintain, and repair electrical power distribution systems ranging from 12V to 480V.

Troubleshoot motors, motor controllers, contactors, relays, VFDs, breakers, and panel boards.

Support maintenance and periodic testing of emergency generators, ATS systems, and emergency lighting.

Perform inspections and repairs on UPS systems, including battery checks and load tests.

Conduct thermographic inspections using IR imaging to identify electrical hot spots and prevent failures.

Diagnose and repair lighting systems, controls, occupancy sensors, and energy-saving components.

Install and terminate conduit, wiring, junction boxes, and fixtures in compliance with NEC codes.

Building Controls & Automation Systems (BAS/BMS)

Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems such as ALC, Siemens, JCI, and Distech.

Identify issues with system programming, alarms, networked controls, scheduling, setpoints, and trending.

Perform routine testing and calibration of sensors, actuators, thermostats, pressure transducers, and control valves.

Respond to environmental excursions, system alarms, or abnormal building conditions in real time.

Document findings and escalate system-level issues requiring engineering intervention.

Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS) – Rees

Monitor, troubleshoot, and calibrate Rees monitoring systems connected to CTUs, cleanrooms, and critical equipment.

Investigate environmental alerts and document all corrective actions.

Coordinate with engineering, quality, or lab teams when monitored equipment trends outside defined ranges.

Facility & Grounds Maintenance

Perform routine carpentry tasks, including repairs to doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tiles, and cabinetry.

Support painting, patching, and architectural maintenance to maintain GMP and non-GMP areas.

Install or repair office fixtures such as shelving, brackets, casework, and ergonomic equipment.

Maintain exterior facility components including walkways, lighting, signage, and safety features.

Support snow/ice removal or seasonal maintenance where applicable.

Inspections, Testing & Preventive Maintenance

Conduct periodic, scheduled, and unscheduled facility inspections to identify repair needs, safety concerns, or equipment degradation.

Complete PMs on mechanical, electrical, and utility systems following SOPs, manufacturer guidance, and safety protocols.

Execute test procedures for boilers, emergency generators, exhaust systems, and safety equipment.

Work Order Management & Documentation (SAP PM)

Utilize SAP Plant Maintenance to open, update, track, and close work orders.

Document labor hours, parts used, equipment status, inspection findings, and corrective actions.

Maintain accurate equipment history records to support audits and regulatory readiness.

Assist with updating equipment master data, asset lists, and PM plans as required.

Safety, Compliance & Operational Excellence

Work in accordance with company safety policies, Cal/OSHA regulations, NEC codes, building codes, and site procedures.

Participate in job hazard assessments, lockout/tagout procedures, confined-space entry, and hot-work protocols.

Identify potential facility hazards and take corrective or preventive action.

Respond to facility emergencies, unexpected outages, leaks, alarms, or unsafe conditions.

Support EHS initiatives, audits, and continuous-improvement projects.

Cross-Functional Support & Customer Service

Collaborate with engineering, lab staff, operations, safety, security, and external vendors.

Communicate work status, issues, and repair timelines to internal stakeholders (RRPs, coordinators, lab managers).

Provide technical guidance and support for small projects, installations, and moves.

Escort vendors, oversee contracted work when required, and ensure compliance with company standards.

Education & Experience Requirements

Candidate must meet one of the following:

AA Technical Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related field. 10 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing electrical systems/equipment /experience maintaining and repairing mechanical

systems/equipment and experience working with control systems (BAS, BMS, building management controls)

OR

Licensed/Certified Electrician (state or nationally recognized certification) 10 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing electrical systems/equipment /experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems/equipment 3 years of experience working with control systems (BAS, BMS, building management controls)