Utilities and Facilities Technician

The Utilities and Facilities Technician is responsible for the safe efficient and reliable operation and maintenance of building utilities and facilities systems in a GMP-regulated environment. This role supports manufacturing by ensuring critical infrastructure such as HVAC compressed air chilled water boilers and cleanroom utilities operate consistently and in compliance with applicable regulations and ASP quality standards. This role contributes directly to ASPs mission of protecting patients during their most critical moments by ensuring operational continuity and compliance through facility reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on facility utilities including HVAC compressed air vacuum boilers water systems (DI/RO) and facility controls.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures alarms and utility outages to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems and utilities monitoring systems including BMS and SCADA where applicable.
• Support installation and startup of new utility systems or facility expansions ensuring alignment with GMP and ASP engineering standards.
• Complete work orders inspections and documentation in CMMS to ensure regulatory and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for utility services repairs and equipment calibrations.
• Engage with internal stakeholders including Manufacturing Quality EHS and Engineering to resolve utility-related issues or improvement opportunities.
• Proactively addresses EHS risks follows EHS guidelines and fosters a culture where EHS is as vital as quality and productivity.
• Communicate business-related issues/opportunities to next management level and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Behaviors

• Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of mechanical electrical and HVAC systems; familiarity with GMPs OSHA and EHS standards; computer literacy including CMMS systems (Maximo SAP etc.); EPA Universal HVAC Certification preferred; forklift certification a plus.
• Leadership: Demonstrates accountability takes initiative and leads by example within the scope of the role.
• Customer Obsessed: Acts with urgency and precision to ensure facility uptime and customer satisfaction across internal teams.
• Courageous: Willingly identifies and escalates potential system risks and proposes corrective actions.
• Innovates for Impact: Suggests and implements improvements to reduce downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Builds Extraordinary Teams: Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering quality and vendors to drive results.
• Delivers Results: Consistently completes assigned tasks efficiently and in compliance with established procedures and regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance building utilities or related technician role in a GMP FDA-regulated or cleanroom environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting critical building utilities and facility infrastructure.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in HVAC Mechanical Electrical Technology or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Travel: Up to 5% domestic only.
• Work Schedule: Must be available to work weekends holidays or be on call as required by operational needs.
• Drivers License: Must possess a valid California drivers license.
• Physical Demands:
  • Sitting: Up to 25%; Standing: Up to 75%; Walking: Up to 75%; Kneeling: Up to 25%
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs occasional; may require lifting tools parts or equipment.
  • Repetitive Hand Motions: Fine manipulation power grasping use of hand tools.
  • Occupational Hazards: Exposure to noise vibration moving machinery electrical systems and confined spaces.
  • May be exposed to hot/cold conditions and work in cleanroom or mechanical spaces.
  • Must wear required PPE when entering certain areas.

The physical demands identified are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.