Maintenance Manager (Engineering & Facilities)
Victogen Pharma
- Location
- Onsite (Simi Valley, California)
- Compensation
- $95k - $125k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
VictoGen Pharma seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee facilities, utilities, and critical building systems in a GMP-compliant biotech environment. The role ensures operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while managing maintenance programs and vendor relationships.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Sick leave
- Professional development
- Training opportunities
Full job details
About VictoGen
VictoGen is committed to delivering high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations through a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. Our success is driven by a culture of accountability, integrity, and employee commitment to quality at every level of the organization.
At VictoGen, we value collaboration, precision, and purpose. Each team member plays a meaningful role in upholding our standards, supporting our customers, and contributing to a safe, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Manager (Engineering & Facilities) oversees the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of VictoGen’s facilities, utilities, and critical building systems. This role ensures infrastructure supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations, including cleanroom and controlled environments.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
- Manage daily operation and maintenance of facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
- Ensure facilities meet GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee cleanroom and controlled environment maintenance
- Respond to facilities issues, equipment failures, and emergency repairs
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) program
- Track maintenance schedules, work orders, and service records
- Recommend improvements to reduce downtime
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Manage external service providers and vendors
- Coordinate inspections, repairs, and capital improvement projects
Compliance, Safety & Documentation
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes
- Maintain accurate SOPs, logs, and facilities documentation
Planning & Continuous Improvement
- Support facility expansions, renovations, and equipment installations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align facilities strategy with business goals
Required Qualifications
- Education: high school diploma (or equivalent with some college or trade school coarse work experience)
- Experience: Minimum 10 or more years of progressive maintenance or maintenance management experience
- Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Understanding of preventive maintenance programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree in maintenance management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent)
- Experience: 10 years’ experience and 2 or more years’ experience in biotech, pharma, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with GMP, EHS, and audit readiness
- Experience with facilities planning in a startup/high-growth company
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance, as appropriate.
- Ability to work in office, manufacturing, warehouse, and/or controlled environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and operational areas.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
At-Will Employment Statement
Employment with VictoGen is at will, which means that either the employee or VictoGen may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
VictoGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and job scope.
VictoGen offers a competitive benefits package which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Additional benefits based on role and eligibility