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Job Title: Facilities Maintenance – USP
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the Position
The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the USP/Manufacturing work group at a manufacturing site in Richmond, VA. This role is responsible for installing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining USP water room systems and related equipment. The position also supports general manufacturing and site maintenance activities while following current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all environmental, health, and safety policies.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on USP purified water systems, including pumps, vapor compression stills, ion exchange columns, softeners, and carbon filters
- Locate and interpret information in operator and equipment manuals
- Coordinate equipment shutdowns for maintenance with other work groups
- Conduct routine inspections, verify proper equipment operation, and report deficiencies
- Maintain maintenance vehicles, golf carts, and yard equipment
- Inspect and drain outdoor storage tank spill containments per company policies
- Offload diesel fuel to outdoor equipment storage tanks
- Serve as the primary USP mechanic for maintaining water softeners, assisting with carbon filter changes, bulk unloading, and tank cleaning
- Perform bulk material unloading, tank evacuation, tank and piping cleaning, and equipment sanitization
- Clean and sanitize hoses, tanks, fittings, and perform passivation as required
- Assist with pump removal, installation, and rebuilding
- Maintain and inspect lift station equipment, including pumps, tanks, chemical storage, treatment systems, unloading processes, and heat tracing
- Work collaboratively with other trades and assist with miscellaneous tasks as needed
- Assist with recycling transport and snow removal when required
- Communicate safety concerns, equipment issues, and improvement opportunities to supervisors or group leaders
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial facility
- Basic mechanical skills
- Experience operating forklifts and lawn or yard equipment
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