Maintenance Engineer

VPI Compounding • Centennial, CO

8d • $24 - $30

About The Position

VPI Compounding Pharmacy is hiring a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to help keep its building, equipment, and facility systems operating safely and reliably. The role combines general building maintenance with opportunities to learn specialized pharmacy equipment and cleanroom systems. An engineering degree and prior pharmacy experience are not required; the company seeks strong mechanical aptitude, practical troubleshooting skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience in building maintenance, equipment repair, manufacturing, HVAC, or similar work may be transferable.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager and is full-time, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compensation is $24–$30 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot common equipment and building maintenance issues.
• Good organization, communication, and follow-through.
• Comfort using spreadsheets, maintenance logs, or computerized maintenance management systems.
• Willingness to learn specialized equipment and follow documented maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and other physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to gown and work within cleanroom environments when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, equipment repair, or industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, basic electrical repairs, pumps, motors, or utility systems.
• Experience following preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, laboratories, food production, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on facility and pharmacy support equipment.
• Troubleshoot common mechanical, equipment, and facility issues to help minimize operational downtime.
• Support maintenance of refrigerators, freezers, pumps, autoclaves, BSCs, LAFWs, and other systems as trained.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify recurring equipment or facility issues and communicate repair or replacement needs.
• Perform general facility repairs involving plumbing, electrical fixtures, doors, drywall, flooring, and other building systems.
• Monitor HVAC equipment and perform basic preventative maintenance, including filter changes and routine inspections.
• Support water, drainage, temperature, pressure, and other facility utility systems.
• Assist with equipment moves, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Manager and outside vendors when specialized repairs or services are required.
• Assist with cleanroom, HVAC, equipment, and facility projects as assigned.
• Help track maintenance requests, completed work, recurring issues, and vendor follow-up.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Perform maintenance activities safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow applicable cGMP, cleanroom, safety, and facility requirements.
• Assist with routine checks of facility safety equipment and emergency systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and properly document completed maintenance.

Benefits

• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 6 paid company holidays per year.
• 32 hours of paid floating holiday time per year, separate from PTO.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs.
• RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Opportunities to gain experience with specialized equipment, cleanroom systems, and pharmaceutical facility operations.

What This Job Offers

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