Maintenance Associate I

Associate I, Maintenance is a crucial member of the Sentry BioPharma Services team, responsible for ensuring the facility and grounds are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. This role is essential in maintaining the cGxP (Current Good Practices), Quality Assurance, and Company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) standards at our state-of-the-art facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform daily cleaning tasks, including but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, dusting, and sanitizing. Ensuring all areas of the facility are kept clean and free of debris.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks, changing light bulbs, replacing air filters, and general facility inspections.
• Carry out minor repairs to facilities and equipment, such as fixing loose handles, repairing damaged walls, painting, and minor repairs to broken equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the grounds by performing tasks such as lawn care, trash removal, and snow removal as needed.
• Operating and/or maintaining various industrialized powered vehicles. This would include but not limited to:
  • Forklifts (Stand up and Sit Down)
  • Walkie Riders
  • Scissor Lift/Boom Lift
  • Floor scrubber

• Ensure that the facility and grounds are maintained in compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and cGxP standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Director/Supervisor/Manager and other departments as necessary to report maintenance issues and coordinate repairs.
• Additional duties as assigned by Director/Manager/Supervisor.
• Being “on-call” for facility emergencies or alarms (temperature, security, etc.).

Competencies

• Valid driver’s license.
• Self-motivated and requiring little direction or supervision.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality during normal business hours and possible “on-call” hours.
• Effective time management when dealing with and working under time constraints and other pressures associated with performing all aspects of this job.
• Ability to organize work.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation.
• Embraces change and is dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand basic job functions and relate those to other job categories within the company.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Education and/or experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, mechanical, electrical systems, and blueprint reading would be advantageous.
• Relevant licenses and certifications are a plus.
• Previous maintenance experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
• Experience with maintenance management software is a plus.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry or related field is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to cold/freezing conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is within OSHA regulations.

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Department: Facilities Maintenance

Schedule: Full Time, On-Site

Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)