Facilities Maintenance Technician for a 40,000 square foot Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site

We are seeking a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician to support facility operations, equipment reliability, and environmental control systems within our FDA-regulated manufacturing site. This role is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous monitoring of critical building systems and production equipment supporting cleanroom manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and office operations.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient workplace by ensuring all equipment, utilities, and building systems operate reliably and meet regulatory and operational standards. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The Basics

Location: Albany, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, subject to possible minor changes in the future
Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, Retirement, etc.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Execute preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair activities through the facility work order system in a safe, compliant, and timely manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical facility and production systems including autoclaves, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, water purification systems, tablet presses, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cleanroom environmental systems using the Building Management System (BMS).
• Support facility operations across approximately 40,000 square feet of manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office space.
• Ensure facility systems remain compliant with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance spare parts, tools, and supplies to minimize operational downtime.
• Respond to equipment alarms, facility emergencies, and system failures with urgency while following established escalation procedures.
• Participate in Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) initiatives and promote a safe working environment.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, renovations, equipment moves, and construction preparation activities.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors to ensure maintenance and project work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Support procurement activities, including identifying parts needs and initiating purchase requests when necessary.
• Author, revise, or support development of maintenance documentation, preventive maintenance procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime or weekends as needed to support business and maintenance requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and manage multiple maintenance requests effectively.
• Strong documentation practices with attention to detail in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operations, quality, engineering, and external vendors.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and professional facility environment.

Required Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical trade school, certification, or vocational training preferred.
• HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance certifications strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, or related technical experience.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or facility work order systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in mechanical spaces for extended periods.

What You’ll Love About Wedgewood

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
• The ability to make a real impact on animal health every day