Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician

Forge Biologics•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability, compliance, and performance of facility and utility infrastructure. This role oversees the critical building systems, ensuring preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively executed while maintaining GMP and regulatory compliance. The position supports the development and management of robust maintenance strategies, service contracts, and vendor relationships to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe, efficient facility operations.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in facility and utility infrastructure maintenance within an industrial or regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of building systems, mechanical infrastructure, and utility equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues while ensuring minimal operational impact.
Experience with CMMS related systems (e.g. BMRAM) for documentation and maintenance tracking.
Must be a detail-oriented self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to perform complex tasks and collaborate across functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to provide after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support for building management and monitoring systems as needed.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GMP documentation and data integrity standards.
Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality System (ISO, FDA)
HVAC systems operation and troubleshooting (AHUs, RTUs, Chillers, Boilers).
Understanding of mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, valves).
Relevant industry certifications, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities

Assess facility and utility infrastructure for compliance, maintenance needs, and continuous improvements.
Support and maintain GMP-Compliant maintenance plans and schedules for utility and facility infrastructure, supporting updates to SOPs, PMs, and maintenance procedures.
Perform site walk downs and documents overall utility and facility conditions.
Conduct planned and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure while ensuring compliance with Quality and EHSS requirements.
Manage contractor services for externally performed preventative and corrective maintenance activities, including scheduling, on-site supervision, and training that ensures compliance with internal documentation requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate facility and utility repairs, minimize downtime, and support equipment hand-over, startup, and performance verification following maintenance.
Develop and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Work Plan Templates (WPTs) for maintenance procedures.
Review externally performed maintenance and ensures maintenance documentation is accurately recorded in the Maintenance CMMS system (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM), while adhering to Good Documentation Practices.
Support the spare parts program by identifying and maintaining critical spare parts for utility and facility infrastructure.
Perform gas cylinder change-outs for GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and development areas.
Monitor and support Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Building Monitoring Systems (BMS), including after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support as needed.
Perform general site facility maintenance and inspections: Perform general facility maintenance and inspections, including floor and wall repairs, painting, fire extinguisher checks, condensate drain verification, furniture moves, and general building hardware maintenance.
Oversee roof maintenance, including cleaning drains and coordinating repairs with roofing contractors.
Support facility grounds and exterior maintenance activities, including landscaping, parking lot repairs, snow and ice removal, trash pickup, debris removal, line painting, concrete repairs, exterior lighting maintenance, and coordinate with landscape contractors.
Support facility security and life-safety systems, including fire alarm inspections, badge reader operations, and coordination with third-party service providers.
Provide after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support for building management and monitoring systems.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day – with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.
A competitive paid time off plan
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
401(k) with company match
Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage
A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages
Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs