Facilities Specialist

Akina Pharmacy • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

The Facilities Specialist is responsible for maintaining the physical facility, utilities, and building systems to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted pharmacy operations. This role focuses on day-to-day maintenance, preventative maintenance execution, troubleshooting, and coordination of external service providers. The Facilities Specialist supports Quality and Operations by ensuring facilities and systems remain functional and inspection-ready, without owning regulatory decisions, monitoring programs, or acceptance activities. Success in this role depends on your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the company’s core values of Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve.
If you are detail-oriented, reliable, proactive, with the technical skills and disciplines to maintain a high quality compounding environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Akina Pharmacy’s success.

Requirements

• Experience in facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, or a regulated manufacturing environment (cGMP, pharmacy, etc.)
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Commitment to Quality and Efficiency

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of cleanroom operations and basic HVAC/TCU principles is a plus
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance protocols is a plus

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and Repairs
• Promptly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve facility, utility, and equipment issues within defined scope to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate corrective repairs with approved external vendors when required and ensure issues are escalated appropriately when they may impact operations, safety, or compliance.
• Facility, Utility and Building Systems Maintenance
• Maintain the physical facility, utilities, and building systems (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and water systems) to support safe, reliable, and uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
• Monitor system functionality and escalate performance issues that require vendor or management intervention.
• Preventative Maintenance Execution and Vendor Coordination
• Execute assigned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with approved schedules and SOPs.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time, documented accurately, and communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
• Vendor Coordination and Services Support
• Coordinate external vendors performing facility maintenance, repairs, and cleanroom-related services, including cleanroom certifications.
• Manage scheduling, site access, vendor escorts, and logistical support. Receive service documentation and route records to Quality for review, approval, and disposition.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized facility-related records, including maintenance logs, service reports, work orders, and vendor documentation.
• Support inspections and audits by retrieving facility documentation and providing factual, non-interpretive information as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time): Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled): Enjoy eight scheduled paid holidays to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Be celebrated for your hard work and achievements through our dedicated rewards and recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed