Commercial Hvac Technician

Overview:

• The Facilities Cross Functional Technician (Grade C) supports GMP production and site utilities across Santa Monica.
• The technician executes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots to root cause; owns assigned systems; documents to GDP standards; and partners with Operations, Engineering, and QA.
• This is an onsite, cross-functional role spanning mechanical, electrical, and utilities domains, with shift flexibility and on-call participation.

Talent Profile:

• Core scope and level: Mid-level, independent execution of routine and moderately complex work; system ownership without people leadership; cross-site collaboration as needed.
• Experience: 5+ years in GMP regulated or high-rigor environments (pharma/biotech/med device preferred; hospital).
• Technical breadth: Proficiency in at least three areas across mechanical, electrical, utilities, instrumentation/controls, and fabrication; emphasis on facilities/utilities (HVAC, steam generators, compressed air) and production support.
• Compliance & safety: Working knowledge of cGMP, GDP, and SHE/EHS; safe work practices (LOTO, hot work, line breaking, confined spaces).
• Systems & literacy: CMMS (Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM), basic Client/Client/EMS; ability to read P&IDs and electrical/controls schematics.
• Behaviors: Reliability, ownership, clear communication, teamwork, continuous improvement mindset; calm under pressure; flexible for shifts/on-call.
• Education: High school diploma minimum; AAS or trade school preferred.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Safety/compliance: Consistent adherence to SOPs, GDP, cGMP, and SHE; proficient with LOTO and permit-to-work (hot work, line breaking, working at height).
• Technical capability: Independent proficiency in 3 areas: mechanical; utilities (HVAC/boilers/chillers/compressed air/purified water); electrical within site policy; instrumentation/controls basics; fabrication for minor repairs.
• cGMP Experience: Prior pharmaceutical/cGMP maintenance experience.
• Documentation & CMMS: Plans, executes, and closes work orders to GDP standards; maintains accurate logbooks/permits in CMMS.
• Drawings & diagnostics: Reads P&IDs and electrical schematics; applies structured troubleshooting and sound escalation judgment.
• Shift/on-call: Willing to work assigned shifts and participate in a rotating on-call schedule; weekend/holiday support
• Communication & teamwork: Clear verbal/written communication; collaborates effectively with Ops/Engineering/QA; provides task-level training to peers/operators.
• Physical requirements: Able to lift 50? lbs; work at heights/ladders; operate in mechanical and cleanroom-adjacent spaces with PPE; prolonged standing/walking.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS in Engineering Technology or relevant trade school.
• Systems: Blue Mountain RAM or SAP PM; Client/Client/EMS familiarity.
• Certifications: EPA 608/HVAC preferred (not mandatory); state electrical trainee/journeyman or boiler operator license if applicable.

Pay Range: $35 - $42/Hour