Job Description
Job Description
Overview:
- The Facilities Cross Functional Technician (Grade C) supports GMP production and site utilities across Santa Monica.
- The technician executes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots to root cause; owns assigned systems; documents to GDP standards; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and QA.
- This is an onsite, cross-functional role spanning mechanical, electrical, and utilities domains, with shift flexibility and on-call participation.
Talent Profile:
- Core scope and level: Mid-level, independent execution of routine and moderately complex work; system ownership without people leadership; cross-site collaboration as needed.
- Experience: 5+ years in GMP regulated or high-rigor environments (pharma/biotech/med device preferred; hospital).
- Technical breadth: Proficiency in at least three areas across mechanical, electrical, utilities, instrumentation/controls, and fabrication; emphasis on facilities/utilities (HVAC, steam generators, compressed air) and production support.
- Compliance & safety: Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SHE/EHS; safe work practices (LOTO, hot work, line breaking, confined spaces).
- Systems & literacy: CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM), basic Client/Client/EMS; ability to read P&IDs and electrical/controls schematics.
- Behaviors: Reliability, ownership, clear communication, teamwork, continuous improvement mindset; calm under pressure; flexible for shifts/on-call.
- Education: High school diploma minimum; AAS or trade school preferred.
Must-Have Requirements:
- Safety/compliance: Consistent adherence to SOPs, GDP, cGMP, and SHE; proficient with LOTO and permit-to-work (hot work, line breaking, working at height).
- Technical capability: Independent proficiency in ≥3 areas: mechanical; utilities (HVAC/boilers/chillers/compressed air/purified water); electrical within site policy; instrumentation/controls basics; fabrication for minor repairs.
- cGMP Experience: Prior pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance experience.
- Documentation & CMMS: Plans, executes, and closes work orders to GDP standards; maintains accurate logbooks/permits in CMMS.
- Drawings & diagnostics: Reads P&IDs and electrical schematics; applies structured troubleshooting and sound escalation judgment.
- Shift/on-call: Willing to work assigned shifts and participate in a rotating on-call schedule; weekend/holiday support
- Communication & teamwork: Clear verbal/written communication; collaborates effectively with Ops/Engineering/QA; provides task-level training to peers/operators.
- Physical requirements: Able to lift ~50? lbs; work at heights/ladders; operate in mechanical and cleanroom-adjacent spaces with PPE; prolonged standing/walking.
Preferred Qualifications
- AAS in Engineering Technology or relevant trade school.
- Systems: Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM; Client/Client/EMS familiarity.
- Certifications: EPA 608/HVAC preferred (not mandatory); state electrical trainee/journeyman or boiler operator license if applicable.
Pay Range: $35 - $42/Hour