Utilities and Facilities Technician

The Utilities and Facilities Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of building utilities and facilities systems in a GMP-regulated environment. This role supports manufacturing by ensuring critical infrastructure such as HVAC, compressed air, chilled water, boilers, and cleanroom utilities operate consistently and in compliance with applicable regulations and ASP quality standards. This role contributes directly to ASP’s mission of protecting patients during their most critical moments by ensuring operational continuity and compliance through facility reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on facility utilities including HVAC, compressed air, vacuum, boilers, water systems (DI/RO), and facility controls.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures, alarms, and utility outages to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building automation systems and utilities monitoring systems, including BMS and SCADA where applicable.
• Support installation and startup of new utility systems or facility expansions, ensuring alignment with GMP and ASP engineering standards.
• Complete work orders, inspections, and documentation in CMMS to ensure regulatory and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for utility services, repairs, and equipment calibrations.
• Engage with internal stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, and Engineering to resolve utility-related issues or improvement opportunities.
• Proactively addresses EHS risks, follows EHS guidelines, and fosters a culture where EHS is as vital as quality and productivity.
• Communicate business-related issues/opportunities to next management level and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors

• Functional Knowledge: Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems; familiarity with GMPs, OSHA, and EHS standards; computer literacy including CMMS systems (Maximo, SAP, etc.); EPA Universal HVAC Certification preferred; forklift certification a plus.
• Leadership: Demonstrates accountability, takes initiative, and leads by example within the scope of the role.
• Customer Obsessed: Acts with urgency and precision to ensure facility uptime and customer satisfaction across internal teams.
• Courageous: Willingly identifies and escalates potential system risks and proposes corrective actions.
• Innovates for Impact: Suggests and implements improvements to reduce downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Builds Extraordinary Teams: Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and vendors to drive results.
• Delivers Results: Consistently completes assigned tasks efficiently and in compliance with established procedures and regulations.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance, building utilities, or related technician role in a GMP, FDA-regulated, or cleanroom environment.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting critical building utilities and facility infrastructure.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical Technology or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Travel: Up to 5%, domestic only.
• Work Schedule: Must be available to work weekends, holidays, or be on call as required by operational needs.
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Physical Demands:
  • Sitting: Up to 25%; Standing: Up to 75%; Walking: Up to 75%; Kneeling: Up to 25%
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, occasional; may require lifting tools, parts, or equipment.
  • Repetitive Hand Motions: Fine manipulation, power grasping, use of hand tools.
  • Occupational Hazards: Exposure to noise, vibration, moving machinery, electrical systems, and confined spaces.
  • May be exposed to hot/cold conditions and work in cleanroom or mechanical spaces.
  • Must wear required PPE when entering certain areas.

The physical demands identified are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The pay range for this position (in local currency) is 28.36 - 47.38 hourly

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

The pay range for this position (in local currency) is 28.36 - 47.38 hourlyThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.