What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC?
The Facilities Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and air handling systems for clean room manufacturing and office spaces and coordinating the maintenance and repair of HVAC or manufacturing equipment by contractors. The person in this role will bring good documentation skills and help in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in this FDA regulated environment.
This position is customer-based with a focus on providing a safe, efficient and comfortable working environment for Wedgewood employees.
When will you work?
- The hours for this position are Mon-Fri
What you’ll do:
- Follow the Work Order system to address facilities related tasks in a compliant, safe, and timely manner.
- Repairs and maintains in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment such as HVAC, tablet machine, refrigeration, water purification systems, and other production equipment.
- Diagnose/repair electrical, mechanical, and controls issues
- Maintain calibrated and certified equipment by coordinating activities with vendors.
- Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor and troubleshoot the controlled environments.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain spare parts inventory as required.
- Respond quickly to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety and quality protocols.
- Participate in safety & EH&S programs.
- Able to work overtime or weekends, on occasion, per maintenance scheduling and participates in on-call rotation.
- Will initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
- Will author and/or revise preventive maintenance procedures.
- Assist with renovations, equipment moves, equipment installations, and construction.
- Interact with third party service vendors and ensure the work is completed safely and correctly.
Who you are:
- Take pride in the presentation of Wedgewood Pharmacy and provide an efficient and safe working environment.
- Knowledge of machine and building functionality including mechanical, motors, instrumentation, electrical circuits, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, PLCs and others
- Ability to troubleshoot a variety of machines and building systems quickly and correctly.
- Work with a variety of teams to meet the best desired outcome in a professional, positive manner.
- Working independently, prioritize a variety of requests in a timely manner focusing on minimal loss of production time.
- Able to work in work in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
- Results orientation.
- Microsoft Office skills are essential, proficient in the use of spreadsheets and word processing programs
What you’ve done:
- Demonstrated the ability to follow SOPs and detailed work instructions while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Strong communication skills
- Obtained a high School Diploma. Additional technical education would be preferred such as HVAC certifications.
- Worked with a facility work order system.
- Developed strong communication skills.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a technical role.
What’s in it for you:
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
- Company Paid Life and disability insurance
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- A generous paid time off program that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!
About Us
Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services. Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually.
Wedgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.
