Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Facilities Technician / Assistant Facilities Manager
Job Description
This role supports the Facilities Manager in overseeing day-to-day facilities operations at an FDA-regulated site, including GMP areas. You will coordinate maintenance activities, support recent and ongoing regulatory-driven changes, and help manage facilities technicians and contractors. The position focuses on ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and well-maintained, while effectively managing vendors, critical building systems, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Support the Facilities Manager in coordinating all aspects of property and facility management, maintenance, and record keeping.
- Act as a key liaison for building operations, coordinating staff, financials, and vendors to support smooth and compliant operations.
- Help oversee facilities technicians and contractors, ensuring work quality, adherence to procedures, and timely completion of tasks.
- Coordinate and schedule repairs, preventive maintenance, and routine site inspections across GMP and non-GMP areas.
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests from internal stakeholders and site occupants, ensuring high levels of customer service.
- Monitor the facility to ensure it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained, with particular attention to critical systems in an FDA-regulated environment.
- Oversee or support the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing.
- Assist in managing critical systems and GMP-related infrastructure to support compliance with regulatory standards, including recent FDA audit requirements.
- Support vendor management activities, including coordinating service providers, contractors, and construction-related work as needed.
- Contribute to construction and project management efforts, ensuring facilities-related projects align with operational and compliance needs.
- Ensure all documentation, logs, and reports are accurate, complete, and submitted on time in accordance with site procedures and regulatory expectations.
- Use SAP-based systems and other computer applications to track work orders, maintenance activities, and facility-related data.
- Assist in planning, administering, and controlling budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies, including tracking expenditures and supporting financial reporting.
- Apply basic accounting and mathematical principles to support budget management, cost tracking, and financial analysis related to facilities operations.
- Analyze operational and business trends in facility usage and costs to help project future maintenance needs, revenues, and expenses.
- Follow and enforce policies and procedures related to facility safety, security, and overall well-being of the site.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and compliance-related tasks, particularly for GMP and FDA-regulated areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and continuous improvement in facilities operations.
Essential Skills
- 5–7 years of related experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or a similar facilities background.
- Strong familiarity with building systems, documentation, and administration, including critical systems in GMP environments.
- Hands-on experience with facilities maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, preventive maintenance, and use of hand tools.
- Knowledge and experience working in GMP environments and FDA-regulated facilities.
- Experience overseeing maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Vendor management experience, including coordination of service providers and contractors.
- Experience with construction or project management activities related to facilities.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work independently, manage one’s time effectively, and handle multiple priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail and a customer service mindset.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to support budget and cost management.
- Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses related to facilities operations.
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- HVAC and EPA-related qualifications or certifications.
- Experience working with GMP processes and documentation in regulated environments.
- Exposure to FDA audits and understanding of compliance expectations in FDA-regulated facilities.
- Experience with SAP-based systems for maintenance management, work orders, or asset tracking.
- Demonstrated management or leadership experience supporting facilities teams, technicians, or contractors.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
- Comfort working with hand tools and performing or overseeing hands-on maintenance tasks as needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join a professional environment where facilities operations are critical to the success of a regulated manufacturing or laboratory site. The organization values compliance, safety, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to work closely with a Facilities Manager and gain exposure to complex, critical systems in a highly regulated setting. You will have the chance to develop your expertise in GMP and FDA-regulated environments, contribute to meaningful operational changes, and build strong vendor and stakeholder relationships. The role provides a platform for growth in facilities management, with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and high-quality standards.
Work Environment
The role is based at an FDA-regulated site that includes GMP areas and critical building systems. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager, facilities technicians, and external contractors in a structured, compliance-focused environment. The position involves regular presence on the facility floor to monitor conditions, oversee maintenance, and support inspections, as well as office-based work to manage documentation, budgets, and reporting. You will work with technologies such as HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment, and SAP-based systems for maintenance and asset management, alongside standard office tools like Microsoft Word and Excel. The environment emphasizes safety, security, and adherence to established procedures, with an expectation of professional attire appropriate for both office settings and technical areas where additional safety or protective gear may be required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of El Paso, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in El Paso,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
