Forge Biologics · 15 hours ago
Sr. Facility Maintenance & Utility Technician, 1st Shift
Columbus, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expForge Biologics is committed to enabling access to life-changing gene therapies and improving lives. The Sr. Facility Maintenance & Utility Technician is responsible for managing the upkeep and compliance of the facility, ensuring maintenance plans are executed for utility and facility systems while supporting GMP-compliant processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Assess facility and utility infrastructure for compliance, maintenance needs, and continuous improvements
Support and maintain GMP-Compliant maintenance plans and schedules for utility and facility infrastructure, supporting updates to SOPs, PMs, and maintenance procedures
Perform site walk downs and documents for overall utility and facility conditions
Conduct planned and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure while ensuring compliance with Quality and EHSS requirements
Manage contractor services on externally performed equipment preventative and corrective maintenance, including scheduling, on-site supervision, and providing training that ensures all applicable documentation is in accordance with internal procedures
Interface with various departments to complete facility and utility repairs, including Manufacturing, Quality Control, Process Development, Facilities and other departments to coordinate repairs and minimize downtime. Works with departments on hand-over of equipment after maintenance and ensures its performance during re-start
Develop and update Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Work Instructions (WIs), and Work Plan Templates (WPTs) for maintenance procedures
Review externally performed maintenance and ensures maintenance documentation is accurately recorded in the Maintenance CMMS system (Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Manager (BMRAM), while adhering to Good Documentation Practices
Support the spare parts program by identifying critical spare parts for utility and facility infrastructure
Support monitoring of the Building Automation System and Building Monitoring System
Perform gas cylinder change-outs for GMP Manufacturing and Laboratory / Development areas
General site facility maintenance and inspections:
Floor cleaning, roof inspections, and fire extinguisher checks
Conduct wall repairs, painting, condensate drain verification, and other building hardware maintenance
Support office furniture moves and coordination
Oversee roof maintenance, including cleaning drains and coordinating repairs with roofing contractors
General landscape maintenance and parking lot repairs, including trash pickup, debris removal, Snow and Ice removal, line painting and coordination with landscape contractors
Ensure external lighting functionality and coordinate repairs as needed
Support building fire alarm system inspections and badge reader operations, coordinating with contractors when required
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in facility and utility infrastructure maintenance within an industrial or regulated environment
Strong knowledge of building systems, mechanical infrastructure, and utility equipment
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues while ensuring minimal operational impact
Experience with CMMS related systems (e.g. BMRAM) for documentation and maintenance tracking
Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to perform complex tasks and work cross functionally with other departments with minimal supervision with strong communication skills, particularly in reporting facility issues and coordinating cross-functional maintenance efforts
Able to provide after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support for building management and monitoring systems
Preferred
Working knowledge of GMP documentation and data integrity standards
Experience in documentation management within a structured Quality System (ISO, FDA)
HVAC systems operation and troubleshooting (AHUs, RTUs, Chillers, Boilers)
Understanding mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, valves)
Benefits
Health from day one
Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day – with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.
A competitive paid time off plan – because rest fuels innovation.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.
Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.
Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.
A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages – we keep you energized and ready for what’s next.
Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs to help you build your care and grow within Forge.
Company
Forge Biologics
Forge Biologics is a gene therapy development engine, enabling access to life changing gene therapy programs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$330MKey Investors
State of OhioMidCap FinancialRA Capital Management
2023-11-13Acquired
2022-09-12Series C· $90M
2022-01-10Grant
Leadership Team
Timothy J. Miller, Ph.D. (he/him)
Cofounder, President & CEO
Erandi De Silva, PhD
Co-founder, Senior Vice President of Product Development
Recent News
2025-12-24
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