Sr. Facility Maintenance & Utility Technician, 1st Shift

Forge Biologics•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Facility Maintenance & Utility Technician manages the upkeep and compliance of the overall facility. This role is responsible for the overall maintenance compliance of utility and facility infrastructure and ensures that robust maintenance plans and contracts are in place and executed for utility and facility systems.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in facility and utility infrastructure maintenance within an industrial or regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of building systems, mechanical infrastructure, and utility equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues while ensuring minimal operational impact.
Experience with CMMS related systems (e.g. BMRAM) for documentation and maintenance tracking.
Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to perform complex tasks and work cross functionally with other departments with minimal supervision with strong communication skills, particularly in reporting facility issues and coordinating cross-functional maintenance efforts.
Able to provide after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support for building management and monitoring systems.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GMP documentation and data integrity standards.
Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality System (ISO, FDA).
HVAC systems operation and troubleshooting (AHUs, RTUs, Chillers, Boilers).
Understanding mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, valves).

Responsibilities

Assess facility and utility infrastructure for compliance, maintenance needs, and continuous improvements.
Support and maintain GMP-Compliant maintenance plans and schedules for utility and facility infrastructure, supporting updates to SOPs, PMs, and maintenance procedures.
Perform site walk downs and documents for overall utility and facility conditions.
Conduct planned and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure while ensuring compliance with Quality and EHSS requirements.
Manage contractor services on externally performed equipment preventative and corrective maintenance, including scheduling, on-site supervision, and providing training that ensures all applicable documentation is in accordance with internal procedures.
Interface with various departments to complete facility and utility repairs, including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities and other departments to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime. Works with departments on hand-over of equipment after maintenance and ensures its performance during re-start.
Develop and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Work Plan Templates (WPTs) for maintenance procedures.
Review externally performed maintenance and ensures maintenance documentation is accurately recorded in the Maintenance CMMS system (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM), while adhering to Good Documentation Practices.
Support the spare parts program by identifying critical spare parts for utility and facility infrastructure.
Support monitoring of the Building Automation System and Building Monitoring System.
Perform gas cylinder change-outs for GMP Manufacturing and Laboratory / Development areas.
Floor cleaning, roof inspections, and fire extinguisher checks.
Conduct wall repairs, painting, condensate drain verification, and other building hardware maintenance.
Support office furniture moves and coordination.
Oversee roof maintenance, including cleaning drains and coordinating repairs with roofing contractors.
General landscape maintenance and parking lot repairs, including trash pickup, debris removal, Snow and Ice removal, line painting and coordination with landscape contractors.
Ensure external lighting functionality and coordinate repairs as needed.
Support building fire alarm system inspections and badge reader operations, coordinating with contractors when required.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day – with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.
A competitive paid time off plan – because rest fuels innovation.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.
Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.
A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages – we keep you energized and ready for what’s next.
Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs to help you build your care and grow within Forge.