Lead Facility Maintenance Technician
United States
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.
The Facilities Maintenance Lead oversees corrective and preventive maintenance for facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment. This role coordinates maintenance schedules across the site, including vendor-managed work, critical utilities, and general facility upkeep. The position requires strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain compliance and operational readiness. Education and Experience
The Facilities Maintenance Lead oversees corrective and preventive maintenance for facilities, utilities, and manufacturing equipment. This role coordinates maintenance schedules across the site, including vendor-managed work, critical utilities, and general facility upkeep. The position requires strong technical aptitude, organizational skills, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain compliance and operational readiness. Education and Experience
- Associate degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of facility or process maintenance or engineering experience in a GMP environment
- Experience writing procedures, work instructions, maintenance plans, deviations, and CAPAs
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, building automation, and utility operations
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and SOPs
- Skilled in troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical and electrical systems
- Effective communication skills for working with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform full asset life cycle management, including asset induction, implementation, analysis and organization of engineering turnover packages, maintenance, change controls, and decommissioning
- Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS) for HVAC and utilities
- Lead team execution of maintenance projects across multiple manufacturing sites and shift schedules
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, and controls
- Provide first-line maintenance support and oversight for facility equipment
- Share and recommend design concepts with cross-functional project teams
- Maintain accurate, detailed documentation throughout process development, including asset creation, change controls, deviations, procedure updates, and decommissioning
- Perform preventive maintenance on facility systems, including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
- Support critical utilities, including compressed air, purified water, steam, and vacuum systems; respond to emergency maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly to minimize downtime
- Maintain site infrastructure, including lighting, doors, and general building systems
- Lead planning and execution of shutdowns for major maintenance activities
- Ensure team compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements during maintenance activities
- Maintain accurate work records, including logs, calibration records, and maintenance reports; review work completed by other technicians
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support facility projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Use maintenance analytics tools to improve process efficiency.