Facilities Maintenance Specialist (GMP Lab)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Position: Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Location: Middleton, Wisconsin

Department: Facilities

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Lab in Middleton, Wisconsin. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 

Position Summary: 

As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will support the Facilities function for the Middleton Site to provide repair, maintenance, and oversight in a fast-paced technical GMP lab environment. You will work closely with the internal project management team and consultants to provide maintenance insights into facility renovations.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience maintaining and repairing building infrastructure and equipment that is robust and technical in nature, providing the best service to our internal customers, and delivering service record documentation which meets regulatory quality requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities will be to provide facility maintenance services to a campus of several buildings in a biotechnology environment.

• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and specialty systems throughout the facility and grounds, including service calls and in-house repairs.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, daily rounds, and repairs to ensure optimal facility operations.

• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls as part of an on-call rotation and ensure timely resolution through completion.

• Manage and coordinate vendor-led scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, work requests, and special projects.

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), OSHA, EHS, and applicable regulatory standards.

• Identify, report, and correct safety hazards and operational deficiencies.

• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment, including mechanical spaces, electrical rooms, and central utility areas.

• Partner with Purchasing to process purchase requests and review/approve vendor invoices.

• Provide daily operational support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).

• Or associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 6+ years).

In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Education or training in HVAC, refrigeration, and controls are strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management automation systems, quality management systems, and engineering concepts

• Adept at handling multiple projects and managing competing priorities

• Ability to interact with other internal and external stakeholders and contractors to complete work orders to trade standards and customer expectations

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Effective negotiation skills

• Solid written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with relevant software