Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Location: Tampa

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

In this role, you will help ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of our buildings, utilities, and facility systems in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will perform hands‑on maintenance activities and support critical site operations that enable our teams to deliver high‑quality products.

 

What you will get:

Below is a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement options, where applicable.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and job‑related knowledge.

What you will do:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and minor electrical equipment.
• Complete building inspections and support upkeep of walls, ceilings, lighting, cleanrooms, and general facility areas.
• Monitor utility systems such as purified water, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC through routine rounds and BMS checks.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical issues, including outlets, switches, lighting circuits, and small equipment panels.
• Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Support contractors on-site, ensuring adherence to safety, GMP expectations, and defined scopes of work.
• Follow all EHS procedures, including LOTO, confined space requirements, and emergency response protocols.

What we are looking for:

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in facilities or utilities maintenance within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including motors, pumps, valves, and basic control circuits.
• Ability to perform HVAC preventive tasks such as filter changes, belt checks, coil cleaning, and system monitoring.
• Familiarity with purified water, compressed air, steam traps, and other utility systems.
• Experience using a CMMS to complete work orders and document repairs accurately.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, schematics, and trend data to identify abnormal conditions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliable operation in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.