Facilities Maintenance Technician
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · San Diego, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (pharma & life sciences) in San Diego, CA. Tests, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, plumbing or other mechanical systems and equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Automation
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 34%
- Tooling 33%
- PLC 33%
- ✓ Automation 20%
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requirements
for lab spaces and building or lab equipment. The role supports the Facilities Sr. Manager by conducting job walks, planning and scheduling preventative maintenance for facilities equipment, managing vendors to ensure adherence to budget, services, and work deliverables. The Facilities Operations Technician demonstrates proficiency to perform work in one or more of Facilities related trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC), light carpentry, and patching & painting. This role is expected to complete routine facilities related repairs, install equipment, troubleshoot and/or install repair equipment, and support office moves with minimal supervision. Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, collaboration and customer service.
Responsibilities
- ◆Understands building controls and alarm monitoring, fire and life safety, security systems, and equipment
- ◆Knowledgeable of lab equipment and experience in working in laboratory environments (chemistry, biology, vivarium and clean rooms), and MEP
requirements
to support lab equipment, plumb and/or install lab gases, decommissioning assets.
- ✓Tests, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, plumbing or other mechanical systems and equipment
- ✓Submits, and responds to assigned work orders quickly and efficiently
- ✓Troubleshoots and repairs equipment as assigned
- ✓Ensures that work sites and supply storage areas are appropriately stocked, tools are in working order, and areas are maintained in a clean and organized manner
- ✓Demonstrates competency for the operation of appropriate hand or power tools and equipment
- ✓Effectively collaborates with EHSS, Lab Operations and Labs Services team members.
- ✓Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance rounds of building, mechanical areas, and parking garage. Completes documentation for associated tasks in a timely manner
- ✓Reconfigures office or cubicle furniture, sets up meeting/conference rooms, and provides event support
- ✓Coordinates vendor support, escorts vendors and verifies completion of work
- ✓Familiar with relevant Federal, State and local laws and regulations
- ✓Observes/implements safe work practices . Reports incidents, accidents, and injuries in a timely manner
- ✓Ability to lift, move, carry up to 25 pounds
Education and Experience
- ✓High school graduate. Secondary education or trade certification preferred
- ✓2-3 Years of relevant work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- ✓Certificate or associated Facilities coursework preferred
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
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Job Description
The Facilities Maintenance Technician performs daily work supporting building operations and maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC). This role is expected to monitor the building management system software, and triage and respond to incidents and alarms, conduct facility walks to identify and correct issues, perform maintenance or repair of facilities equipment, install lab gases and/or connections, support space planning and furniture installations, and all other tasks and duties as assigned with minimal supervision. Professional in appearance and the ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
The Facilities Operations Technician performs repairs and maintenance to building equipment, machinery, and prepares or coordinates the installation of MEP
Knowledge and Skills
- •Works in a cross-functional and matrixed team
- •Provide highest level of customer support and service
- •Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in one or more trade areas (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)
- •Technical proficiency and demonstrated skill in planning and completing building related repairs
- •Ability to learn and apply new skills, technology, and maintenance procedures after appropriate training
- •Displays technical skills and working familiarity with department procedures and processes
- •Computer use and knowledge of basic MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- •Professional and proficient verbal and written skills
- •Understands and follows directions; seeks information when unsure
- •Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack
Pay Range
$27 - $40
Disclosure Statement
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation
On-Site Designated
Flex Eligibility Status
In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company t