Facilities Technician / Maintenance Technician – GMP Environment

📍 Plantation, Florida | Full-Time Permanent | No Sponsorship Available

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our regulated GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) pharmaceutical/biotech facility in Plantation, Florida. This hands-on, highly technical role is critical to supporting facility operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and safeguarding product quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily facility walk-throughs to verify operational condition of critical areas and equipment.
Execute preventive maintenance (PM) on facilities, equipment, HVAC, and utility systems per monthly schedule.
Troubleshoot and conduct unplanned maintenance for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and utility systems.
Manage external contractors for maintenance and repairs when required.
Prepare spare parts, consumables, and materials for PM and shutdown activities.
Complete and upload documentation into the Quality Management System (QMS) and CMMS in a timely manner.
Participate in equipment/utility/HVAC investigations and corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with training requirements within the QMS.
Support facility construction activities and serve on the emergency response team (e.g., equipment malfunctions, alarms, hurricane readiness).
Ensure mechanical spaces and cleanroom environments are dust-free, organized, and GMP-compliant.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a GMP pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
Direct experience working in a clean-room environment.
Strong hands-on mechanical skills, excellent troubleshooting ability, and robust documentation practices.
Proficiency with QMS, CMMS and computer-based systems.
Experience with control systems (BAS/BMS, PLC, HMI).
Technical certifications preferred: EPA 608, HVAC, CEST, CMRT, NCCER (or equivalent).
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation (see salary estimate above)
Full-time benefit package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
Training and professional development in the biotech/pharma environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Working in a progressive GMP facility that supports safety, quality and operational excellence