Facilities Maintenance – USP

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance – USP Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: Up to $27.00/Hour (Depending on Experience) 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