Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician
Forge Biologics
| Company | Forge Biologics |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | Columbus |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Forge Your Future with Us:
At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.
Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won’t just watch innovation happen — you’ll be part of it. Whether you’re scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you’ll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.
What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking , showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open , creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven , with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged , energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.
At Forge, your growth matters. We’re committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we’re proud to see team members grow with us.
If you’re ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.
About The Role:
The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician provides advanced technical leadership in the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure supporting GMP manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards through proactive maintenance, building automation oversight, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Corrective, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Execute and lead corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities for critical facility and utility systems.
Diagnose complex equipment failures using technical expertise, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Develop maintenance strategies that improve equipment uptime, reduce recurring failures, and extend asset life while maintaining GMP compliance.
Support shutdown planning, emergency response, and equipment commissioning activities.
Building Automation System (BAS) Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor, analyze, and optimize Building Automation Systems (BAS) to maintain environmental conditions supporting GMP manufacturing.
Troubleshoot alarms, investigate system trends, optimize control strategies, and coordinate corrective actions to maximize equipment performance and energy efficiency.
Support system enhancements, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide after-hours troubleshooting and on-call support for building management and monitoring systems.
Site Facility Maintenance
Lead and perform maintenance activities on facility infrastructure including HVAC, utilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building systems.
Ensure facility assets remain reliable, compliant, and available to support manufacturing operations while minimizing downtime.
Coordinate contractor activities and verify work is completed in accordance with GMP and safety requirements.
Facility Walkdowns & Asset Assessments
Conduct routine facility and utility walkdowns to verify equipment condition, identify deficiencies, ensure housekeeping sta
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