CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Life Sciences Maintenance Technician

Client Site - USA - MA - Boston - 316 Northern Ave Full time

Job Title

Life Sciences Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Facilities Operations Technician to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our GMP manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with building systems, utilities, and equipment maintenance, as well as strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete work requests, maintenance projects, and operational assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Escort vendors and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Operate and troubleshoot automation systems (BMS Metasys) and understand sequences for proper building operations.
  • Monitor systems and respond to alarms promptly.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals.
  • Apply Good Engineering Practices (GEP) to resolve facility, equipment, or system issues.
  • Participate in on-call rotation to address off-hour emergencies.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with assigned training curriculum.
  • Lead routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
  • Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
  • Monitor critical utilities equipment (WFI and RO systems), identify trends, and address systemic issues.
  • Support preventive maintenance (PMs) and calibration activities in CMMS for PH and Biokill systems.
  • Adhere to GMP standards by completing accurate documentation and work order logs.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing and Quality teams.
  • Utilize power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Interpret system and engineering drawings (P&IDs).

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead through influence and foster innovation.
  • Demonstrates business acumen and agility in a dynamic environment.
  • Accountable for results and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Adaptable to change and committed to team success.
  • Focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Effective self-management and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.

Position Qualifications

  • Positive, energetic, and “can-do” attitude.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and equipment maintenance.
  • Proficiency in operating BMS and CMMS systems.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, GxP, and OSHA regulations.
  • Experience with Job Hazard Analysis and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence without authority.
  • Knowledge of MEP disciplines in a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization.

Passion for innovation and improving lives through advanced therapies


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.


The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.


The compensation for the position is: $32.30 - $38.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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