Facilities Technician II

Colorcon Inc • Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Technician II is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant utility systems and facility infrastructure. This role ensures critical systems—including boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and supporting utilities—operate efficiently to support manufacturing operations in a regulated GMP environment.

This is an intermediate level position for a fully competent technician capable of independently maintaining and troubleshooting facility and utility systems with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance or facilities role.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (GMP, pharmaceutical, or food) preferred.
• Strong understanding of pumps, motors, valves, heat exchangers and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow).
• Working knowledge of steam boiler systems and controls, compressed air systems, industrial HVAC systems, pumps, motors, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or related field preferred.
• Certifications (Boiler Operator License, EPA Section 608 Certification, and/or advanced safety qualifications (confined space entrant, etc.)) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers and steam systems, compressed air, plant water systems (potable /deionization (DI)) and HVAC.
• Perform routine operation, inspection, and maintenance of critical utility systems including: Steam boilers and associated systems (feedwater, condensate return), Compressed air (compressors, dryers, receivers, condensate management), HVAC systems (air handling units, temperature/humidity controls, environmental conditions), Plant water systems and general facility infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs for boiler operations, HVAC performance, and inspections.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical and control-related issues in facility systems and resolve routine issues.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks per CMMS schedule. Maintain accurate maintenance records and close out work orders with full documentation in CMMS.
• Escalate complex or high-risk problems appropriately to management. Coordinate with engineering and external contractors for complex issues.
• Monitor system performance and take corrective actions to identify and document deficiencies and recommend improvements to maintain efficiency and reliability.
• Respond to alarms and system deviations in a timely manner.
• Support predictive maintenance activities (vibration analysis, thermography, inspections).
• Perform repairs on equipment including pumps, motors, valves, and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA safety regulations and environmental and local regulatory requirements (e.g., PA DEP).
• Support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Follow all safety procedures including lock out, tag out (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work permits.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to facility and utility operations.
• Support site safety initiatives and continuous improvement programs and projects. Support root cause analysis and reliability improvement efforts.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
• Provide input on capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Mentor and support Level I technicians.
• Be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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