Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health

When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, compliance, and operational excellence of Teknova’s biotech manufacturing and laboratory facilities. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) on complex building systems, clean utilities, and equipment within both GMP and non-GMP environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technician who thrives on solving problems, mentoring peers, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage work orders from initiation to closure using digital tools such as ticketing systems, and procurement platforms.

Our Culture:

At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough.

Our Values:

We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs PM, repairs, and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including, but not limited to: HVAC and exhaust systems, Boilers, chillers, compressors, autoclaves, Clean utilities (RO/DI, pure steam), Compressed gases, vacuum, pumps, motors, lighting, and general building infrastructure.
• Execute maintenance work following SOPs, GMP documentation standards, and equipment-specific job plans.
• Perform facility rounds and inspections, documenting performance trends and noting early signs of equipment degradation.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe working conditions throughout maintenance activities.
• Serve as a front-line representative for Facilities—responding to requests promptly, professionally, and with a customer-first mindset.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with requestors, providing updates, estimated times for key steps, and closure confirmations.
• Follow up with internal clients to verify issue resolution and maintain high service satisfaction.
• Escalate critical equipment failures or environmental alarms immediately to appropriate leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage daily workload through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Blue Mountain, Maximo, Fresh Desk).
• Accurately log work performed, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and parts used.
• Close out work orders in a timely manner with complete, auditable documentation.
• Interface with service vendors for scheduled PM, repairs, or emergency response.
• If work requires a third party vendor: source vendors, obtain quotes and submit for approval. Verify completion of contracted services.
• Maintain minimum stock levels of critical spare parts.
• Support procurement activities such as: Identify parts and materials needed for PM/CM work, submit purchase requisitions and track order status.
• Use Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor and respond to alarms, trends, and environmental conditions.
• Generate and distribute daily maintenance or alarm reports to stakeholders.
• Send email updates, meeting recaps, and vendor communications to key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Maintain spreadsheets, logs, and shared trackers related to maintenance schedules and vendor visits.
• Utilize tablets, laptops, and mobile devices for digital workflows and remote collaboration.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical or trade school certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a clean record
• May be required to pass forklift certification depending on assignment
• 2 – 4 years of related experience, such as in facilities, maintenance, or engineering experience with mechanical / electrical systems, HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressors, RO/DI/WFI systems, pumps and motors in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries preferred
• Working knowledge of BMS and CMMS platforms preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret piping instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and SOPs.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint).
• Comfort using tablets, scanners, and cloud-based maintenance software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Customer service mindset—professional, patient, and responsive to all departments.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Must have a valid California Drivers License with clean record. 
• Required to obtain forklift training certification within 1 month of hire. 
• Must be able to walk, bend, carry, lift, push and pull up to 45 pounds. 

Benefits:

From performance bonuses that give every member of our team a chance to share in our success to health insurance and retirement savings programs to our generous PTO policy, we’re invested in our associates. Our benefits include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plans with a 4% employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Teknova wellness program
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick leave

From our scientists to our shipping department, the people who thrive here see beyond reporting lines—they are driven and open to learning something new. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and customer obsession, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Teknova and help shape the future of health.

Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.