Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the role

SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Redmond, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The Facilities Maintenance Technician will support daily maintenance, repair, and operation of SystImmune's laboratory, office, and critical facility infrastructure in a fast-paced biopharmaceutical R&D environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a highly regulated laboratory environment. This position requires hands-on maintenance work, vendor coordination, accurate documentation, and strong customer service to internal teams, including after-hours work, on-call rotation, emergency response, and shutdown activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, laboratory support equipment, and general building infrastructure
• Use the company's CMMS system to receive, complete, and document maintenance work orders
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed in electronic and written form
• Respond to facility-related service requests in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, inspecting drives and motors, tightening hardware, and verifying proper equipment operation
• Support maintenance of HVAC systems, exhaust systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, motors, fans, belts, filters, lighting, electrical components, and other MEP systems
• Conduct routine facility rounds and inspections of critical building systems, lab support systems, and utility spaces
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and equipment issues using drawings, manuals, schematics, parts lists, and troubleshooting tools
• Inspect, operate, test, and repair machinery or equipment to identify and correct malfunctions
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, P&IDs, floor plans, wiring diagrams, specifications, and standard operating procedures
• Support laboratory and critical equipment for the building, including critical temperature units such as refrigerators, freezers, ultra-low temperature freezers, cold rooms, and related monitoring systems
• Assist with facilities work related to compressed gases, LN2, CO2, O2, argon, and other laboratory utility systems
• Support maintenance and inspection activities related to clean, safe, and compliant laboratory operations
• Follow all company safety procedures and perform all work in a safe and compliant manner
• Escort and coordinate vendors and contractors performing preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, testing, or construction activities
• Report equipment failures, safety concerns, or facility issues promptly to management
• Assist with equipment moves, lab relocations, furniture moves, and general facility setup activities
• Maintain mechanical spaces, utility rooms, storage areas, and maintenance work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Participate in annual shutdowns, after-hours maintenance, emergency response, and on-call rotation as required
• Interact professionally with employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors at all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• Trade school, technical certification, apprenticeship, or associate degree in a related field preferred
• Trade license, certification, or training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, boiler operation, wastewater, or related field is a plus
• A WA state driver’s license is required
• 5+ years of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, laboratory maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or related experience preferred
• Experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, cleanroom, GMP, GLP, or regulated environment preferred
• Experience coordinating outside vendors and contractors
• Experience working around hazardous materials or in laboratory environments is a plus

Technical Expertise

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, test equipment, ladders, lifts, carts, and other maintenance equipment safely
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, equipment manuals, drawings, and safety procedures
• Experience using a CMMS system to manage and document maintenance work orders
• Experience supporting laboratory equipment, critical utilities, research facility operations, HVAC, BAS/EMS, compressed gases, cold storage, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems
• Familiarity with regulated documentation practices and quality systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Key Attributes

• Strong safety mindset and commitment to compliance
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Reliable, professional, and service-focused
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and communicate issues to management
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm and effective during urgent facility issues
• Willingness to learn new systems, equipment, and procedures
• Ability to lift 50lbs, carry, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance tasks as needed
• Ability to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shutdown activities, and on-call coverage

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $28.00 – $38.00 hourly. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s level qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD)
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years
• 15 PTO days per year
• Sick leave
• 11 paid holidays