Facilities Management Technician

Johnson & Johnson•Plymouth, MN

6d•$66,000 - $106,260•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician oversees the physical infrastructure, environmental controls, security systems, and vendor relationships that allow the J&J Sustainability Solutions R&D facility to operate reliably, compliantly, and safely. The Facilities Technician role ensures lab spaces, utilities, and specialized equipment (e.g., depyrogenation ovens, fume hoods, drying chambers, ultrasonic washers, cleanrooms, RODI water system, HVAC/HEPA systems, compressed air systems etc.) meet operational needs, regulatory expectations, and adhere to R&D schedules.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
Strong adherence to Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
Understanding of ISO structured quality systems, engineered materials, and fabrication methods.
Effective project management skills and the ability to complete projects on time.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical device environment preferred.
Access Control (AC)
Communication
Controls Compliance
Facility Management
Facility Management Software
Issue Escalation
Premises Management
Proactive Behavior
Problem Solving
Project Management
Real Estate Management
Security Planning
Service Excellence
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Responsibilities

Facilities Operations
Maintain day-to-day operation of lab spaces, office spaces, utilities and facility IT
Coordinate Preventive Maintenance schedules and Corrective Maintenance for critical systems (HVAC, compressed air, RODI, electrical)
Coordinate Calibration schedules for all R&D equipment
Monitor and manage spare-parts inventory and critical equipment redundancy to reduce repair lead times.
Plan and coordinate scheduled outages/maintenance windows to minimize impact on R&D timelines and communicate contingencies
Environmental Control
Oversee monitoring programs (Pressure Vessels, Legionella, RODI Water Maintenance) and respond to excursions
Manage Calibration and Preventive Maintenance of environmental monitoring instruments
Develop and maintain cleaning protocols of specialized areas (RODI room, RTA room)
Equipment & Asset Management
Assist in managing the lifecycle of equipment (installation, qualification support, Calibration, maintenance records, decommissioning)
Coordinate with TLCM and R&D Engineering staff for equipment specification, commissioning, and installation
Maintain an asset register with equipment specifications, Calibration and Preventative Maintenance schedules to ensure timely and sufficient completion of all equipment related LCM activities
Lead root-cause analysis for repeat equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability
Safety, Compliance & Regulatory support
Maintain facility-related documentation required for audits (maintenance logs, calibration records, validation/qualification documentation)
Conduct monthly facility inspections and ensure timely closure of corrective/preventive actions
Coordinate with EHS and Quality to update procedures after regulatory changes and support internal and external inspections
Quality System & Validation Support
Support Facility/Equipment Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), validation activities, and change control related to facility infrastructure and R&D equipment
Work with Quality/RC to supply technical data and evidence for regulatory submissions and inspections
Prepare and review facility-level SOPs to ensure facility protocols are up to date and accurate
Provide documentation and traceability for infrastructure changes; participate in design reviews
Utilities, Infrastructure & Engineering Coordination
Ensure reliable supply of critical utilities (electrical, RODI water, power backups)
Coordinate capital projects, renovations, and facility modifications with contractors and R&D and LCM engineering if applicable
Monitor utility performance metrics and lead initiatives to optimize energy efficiency and reduce utility-related costs
Vendor, Contract & Budget Management
Manage service contracts (HVAC, RODI, Waste, Calibration services), vendor selection, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance
Prepare and control facilities budgets and purchase requisitions
Negotiate service level agreements and ensure vendors meet qualification and compliance requirements
Track vendor performance metrics, audit third-party service providers, and implement corrective actions when needed
Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity
Develop and exercise emergency response plans, disaster recovery procedures, and equipment redundancy plans to protect ongoing experiments and sensitive assets
Lead incident response for facility-related emergency events (power failure, HVAC failure, contamination events)
Maintain and test backup power systems and failover procedures; ensure readiness of critical spare equipment
Coordinate cross-functional live drills with site employees to ensure response plans are established, known, and effective
Security & Janitorial Management
Supervise security personnel and janitorial cleaning technicians
Aid in technical support of security systems
Develop training and checklists to ensure competency expectation
Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to align priorities and escalate facility risks
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain clear SOPs, maintenance logs, permits, and vendor records
Engage and manage relevant root-cause analyses and cost-saving initiatives