Facilities Engineering Technician

Location: Florida, US

About the role

The Facilities Engineering Technician is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical facility utility systems that support manufacturing, laboratory, office, and building operations. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance on critical utilities while also supporting general facility upkeep, including minor building repairs, patching, painting, and basic carpentry tasks. The technician works closely with Facilities Engineers, contractors, and site stakeholders to ensure reliable utility performance, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of facility buildings and critical systems, including but not limited to:
  • Building Management System
  • HVAC, chillers, and dust collection systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Nitrogen system
  • Vacuum system
  • Purified water systems
• Perform routine inspections, equipment rounds, and system performance checks.
• Respond to alarms, system abnormalities, and utility outages.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and utility equipment.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders using the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support utility shutdowns, startups, commissioning activities, and planned maintenance events.
• Assist with contractor oversight and coordination of utility-related services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
• Perform minor building repairs and facility upkeep activities, including wall patching, painting, touch-up work, and surface repairs.
• Participate in safety inspections and hazard identification activities.
• Support emergency response activities and after-hours call-in requirements when necessary.
• Maintain environmental controls required for DPI or MDI manufacturing; ensure adherence to SOPs, batch records, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school certification, vocational training, or Associate's degree in Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of facilities maintenance, utility operations, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience working with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; certifications in these areas preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Experience supporting critical utility systems in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, laboratory, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and facility monitoring systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and root cause troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from elevated platforms, and access utility spaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Customer Centricity
• Developing Talent
• Innovation & Creativity
• Process Excellence
• Result Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Agility