Engineering Technician – Facilities & Maintenance

Engineering Technician – Facilities & Maintenance

Reports To:Engineering Manager
Compensation: $24-$30 per hour (DOE)
Schedule:Full-Time, Monday - Thursday 10:00AM -6:30PM & Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM.

VPI Compounding Pharmacy is looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician – Facilities & Maintenance to support the equipment, utilities, and facility systems that keep our pharmacy operations running safely and efficiently.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, working with mechanical systems, and solving day-to-day facility and equipment issues. You will work closely with our Engineering team in a unique pharmaceutical environment while gaining experience with cleanrooms, specialized equipment, preventative maintenance programs, and regulated facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Preventative Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on facility and pharmacy support equipment.
• Troubleshoot common mechanical, equipment, and facility issues and help minimize operational downtime.
• Support maintenance of equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, pumps, autoclaves, BSCs, LAFWs, and other systems as trained.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Identify recurring equipment or facility issues and communicate repair or replacement needs.

Facility & Utility Support

• Perform general facility repairs involving plumbing, electrical fixtures, doors, drywall, flooring, and other building systems.
• Monitor HVAC equipment and complete basic preventative maintenance such as filter changes and routine inspections.
• Support water, drainage, temperature, pressure, and other facility utility systems.
• Assist with equipment moves, installations, and facility improvement projects.

Vendor & Engineering Support

• Coordinate with the Engineering Manager and outside vendors when specialized repairs or services are required.
• Assist with cleanroom, HVAC, equipment, and facility projects as assigned.
• Help track maintenance requests, completed work, recurring issues, and vendor follow-up.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Complete maintenance activities safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Follow applicable cGMP, cleanroom, safety, and facility requirements.
• Assist with routine checks of facility safety equipment and emergency systems.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and properly document completed maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot common equipment and facility issues.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, laboratory, manufacturing, food production, or another regulated environment is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, basic electrical work, pumps, motors, utilities, or similar systems preferred.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, maintenance logs, or CMMS systems.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Willingness to learn specialized pharmacy and cleanroom equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform bending, reaching, kneeling, and other physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability and willingness to gown and work within cleanroom environments when needed.

Benefits

VPI Compounding offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 6 paid company holidays per year
• 32 hours of paid floating holiday time per year, separate from PTO
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs
• RTD EcoPass for public transportation
• Opportunities to gain experience with specialized equipment, cleanroom systems, and pharmaceutical facility operations

Equal Opportunity Employer:
VPI Compounding Pharmacy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified persons employed by or seeking employment with VPI, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or non-job-related handicaps. This policy extends to all areas of employment, including recruitment, job assignment, promotion, and other terms of employment.