Facilities Technician II, HVAC

Immatics • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Immatics is seeking a Facilities Technician II to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC and mechanical systems that support classified and unclassified environments used for cell therapy manufacturing. This hands-on role works under GMP controls, and HVAC performance is directly tied to patient lot integrity. The technician monitors systems, responds to alarms and environmental excursions, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and documents work according to site procedures and good documentation practices. The role also supports laboratory and GMP cold-storage equipment, contractors, equipment moves, facility changes, and coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, and Laboratory Operations.

The position is on-site at 13203 Murphy Road, Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477. The regular schedule is 6:00–15:00, Monday through Friday, with required weekend, holiday, and off-shift call-in coverage for manufacturing operations and emergent system events. The position reports to the Site Maintenance and Systems Manager.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed education and experience combinations: high school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of commercial or industrial HVAC and mechanical maintenance experience, including hands-on air handling unit and built-up system work; a relevant trade-school certificate or recognized technical certification and at least 3 years of directly related experience; a relevant technical license and at least 3 years of directly related experience; an associate degree in a related technical discipline and at least 2 years of directly related experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and at least 1 year of directly related experience.
• Be able to stand for more than 75% of the workday and stoop, bend, kneel, and work overhead.
• Be able to complete and maintain gowning qualification.
• Be able to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms and access mechanical rooms, catwalks, and rooftop equipment.
• Be able to move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates, and equipment and safely lift 40 pounds.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Provide accurate and contemporaneous work documentation and follow work instructions and SOPs.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of commercial or industrial HVAC and mechanical maintenance experience, including hands-on air handling unit and built-up system work.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot air-side and water-side systems, VFD-driven equipment, and pneumatic or electronic control devices.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems, including alarm response and trend interpretation.
• Practical understanding of pressure cascade, airflow balance, and temperature and humidity relationships in controlled environments.
• EPA Section 608 certification, Type II or Universal.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and safe work practices, including LOTO and arc-flash awareness.
• HVAC technical school, apprenticeship, or journeyman-level trade credential.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP change control, deviation, and qualification concepts.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and electronic documentation systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and centrifuges.
• Boiler-, chiller-, or controls-specific manufacturer training.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot air handling units serving classified and unclassified spaces, including fans, VFDs, coils, humidification and dehumidification equipment, economizers, and control and isolation dampers.
• Maintain terminal air devices and airflow control components, including VAV/CAV boxes, actuators, flow stations, and terminal HEPA housings.
• Manage filters across the site, including differential-pressure monitoring, prefilter and final-filter changes, and coordination of post-change HEPA certification.
• Maintain supporting utilities and equipment, including chilled- and hot-water systems, boilers, cooling towers, DX and split systems, compressed air, condensate systems, and building steam where applicable.
• Perform scheduled mechanical preventive maintenance, including belt and sheave replacement and alignment, lubrication, coil and drain-pan cleaning, vibration and amperage checks, and sensor verification.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration systems, troubleshoot refrigerant circuits using superheat and subcooling analysis, and perform refrigerant handling in accordance with EPA Section 608 requirements.
• Support maintenance and monitoring of laboratory and GMP cold-storage equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, controls, and alarms.
• Troubleshoot temperature, humidity, and differential-pressure excursions to identify root causes, including mechanical, control, sensor, calibration, and load-related causes.
• Take and interpret field readings using HVAC and electrical testing instruments; support air balancing and verify balanced conditions after system work.
• Monitor facility performance through physical rounds, the building automation system (BAS), and the continuous monitoring system (CMS).
• Respond to BAS and CMS alarms, assess effects on manufacturing and laboratory operations, take corrective action, and escalate according to site procedures.
• Interpret BAS graphics and trend data, technical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, schedules, and equipment submittals.
• Execute work orders, SOPs, and work instructions according to schedule and document work in accordance with site requirements and good documentation practices.
• Support deviation and event documentation with timely, accurate accounts of system conditions, actions taken, and timelines.
• Recognize when work may require change control or qualification impact assessment and escalate before proceeding.
• Coordinate and escort qualified contractors, verifying work scope, permits, LOTO, and work-area controls in GMP spaces.
• Support equipment moves, room and area setups, and facility operational changes; verify utilities and environmental conditions before release.
• Prioritize simultaneous requirements according to their impact on manufacturing operations and product quality.
• Perform installation and light construction work for equipment and systems in offices, laboratories, and GMP areas, including duct, piping, and utility tie-ins.
• Coordinate facility work with Manufacturing, Quality, and Laboratory Operations to fit operational and cleaning windows.
• Maintain accurate asset, preventive-maintenance, and calibration records in the site CMMS.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance rates.
• Four weeks of vacation granted up front each year, prorated for the first and last year of employment.
• 12 company-paid holidays.
• 7 days of sick time.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match: 100% of contributions up to 3% of base salary for the first two years, 4% for years two through three, and up to 5% from the fourth year onward.
• Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED