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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Facilities Maintenance Associate III

Position Number: 6484136
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Facilities Maintenance Associate III

Facilities Maintenance Associate III - 37580 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Chancellor's Office - Gates Biomanufacturing Facility

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Associate III

Position #:00738134 - Requisition #:37580

Job Summary:

This position is a full-time, senior level professional position at the Gates Biomanufacturing Facility located on the Anschutz Medical Campus and serves on the Facilities team. This position will be responsible for coordinating facility operations, implementing and improving facilities specific systems and functions including facility operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and scientific equipment. The Facilities Associate will work closely with the Facilities team reporting to the Facilities Manager.

The Facilities Associate supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and will serve as the primary point of contact for GMP facility-related items to Quality Assurance and Site Facilities & Engineering. This includes overseeing the facility cleaning programs, coordinating facility maintenance events (planned and unplanned), ensuring accuracy of asset and service records in facility quality systems, and providing project management support for Facilities Department projects. This is a hands-on position and will require performing maintenance and other manual tasks on an as-needed basis.

At the Senior level this role will be responsible for independent Facilities maintenance and assist in the execution of a quality/cGMP-based facility program for the contract manufacturing of protein biologics and regenerative medicine therapies for phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management, Process Improvement & Regulatory Compliance - 20%

Analyze the performance and health of the maintenance and calibration systems through evaluation of the reports, managing issues to resolution and in conformance with quality metrics and compliance requirements.
Manage traceability and status requirements in accordance with site Quality Management System (QMS) standards for equipment and instruments.
Perform facility inspections and report to Facilities leadership on conditions affecting operations.
Participate in the risk management program regarding equipment and instruments.
Lead facilities related programs to meet key performance indicators (KPI) to quality objectives.
Oversee improvement, installation, repair projects, and lab start up and build out.
Provide exceptional customer service to users of the facility.
Report and take guidance and direction from the Facilities Manager, assisting in large scale capital projects, annual shutdowns, and other events.
Participate in new asset onboarding and logistics as per internal validation and qualification procedure to avoid downtime during production.
Schedule and coordinate qualified vendor visits proactively based upcoming calibration/maintenance query from Quality management system; Facilitate vendor arrival, parking, receiving and hand off.
Review and track service contracts for cGMP maintenance services. Actively participate in upgrading contract terms and maintaining vendor relationship.
Work with finance and procurement department to have vendor service PO generated.
Participate in generating KPI and facility/utility related trends to assess risk, present KPI to leadership team during monthly quality review meeting.

Facilities Maintenance & Technical Work - 80%

Develop, coordinate, execute, and review results from key equipment, utilities, facilities.
Review and track service contracts for cGMP maintenance services.
Manage facility work order system to guarantee timely and accurate completion of maintenance requests, contributing to operational efficiency.
Responsible for addressing, investigating, and documenting any facility or utility alarms.
Responsible for asset system for calibration and maintenance.
Manage and handle medical gas systems, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and medical air.
Support and contribute to the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems (including HVAC, steam), electrical systems, and compressed gas systems, applying analytical skills to identify and resolve issues effectively.
Execute minor noncritical facility maintenance tasks and provide documentation to quality team.
Participate in addressing any asset or utility alarms.
Responsible for asset system for calibration and maintenance review as per Gates Biomanufacturing facilities' standard operating procedure post completion.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The opportunity offered by the Gates Institute is one of a kind. We blend the best of a large research organization of over 40,000 employees strong, with the family atmosphere of working with a team of 50+ highly dedicated people, operating on a top tier research campus - the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus.

The Gates Institute and its partners on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus are delivering lifesaving therapies and working to develop more every day. We are only limited by our resources and need you to make our journey a success!

In addition to the benefits offered, a few links are included below, identifying some of the exciting life sciences the Gates Institute is delivering to patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in planning, business administration, public administration, facilities management, construction management, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
2-3 years of hands-on experience supporting critical infrastructure maintenance, operations, and troubleshooting in regulated environments such as manufacturing, healthcare, or biomanufacturing.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment:

This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of release testing or other critical processes which cross shifts. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected.
This position may require weekend work and work outside of normal work hours to accommodate the completion of critical maintenance timelines. While not typical, this irregularity of work hours should be expected.
Must be willing and able to stand and walk on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to bend and reach above shoulders on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds on a constant basis, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to push and pull on a frequent basis, with or without accommodation.
Must be willing and able to use manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination and near vision on a constant basis.
Must be willing and able to use far vision, hearing and verbal communication on a frequent basis.
Must be willing and able to work with chemicals/solvents.
Must be willing and able to work in areas where you may be exposed to hazardous chemicals or infectious materials.
Must be willing and able to operate moving equipment and work around machinery or moving equipment.
Must be willing and able to work around noise/vibrations.
Must be willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and climb on scaffolds/ladders.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of technical experience in building and utility maintenance
3 + years of experience with vendor management
2+ years of Project management and administration experience.
Experience with building, hospital, powerplant facilities operations or design.
Experience with vendor management, integration, scheduling and execution
Solid theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, BMS, and Pneumatic systems, including system design, operation, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Course work, internships, or experiences relating to logistical support, vendor management, mechanical and electrical system design, and operation.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in maintaining and optimizing systems including HVAC, differential pressure control, continuous monitoring systems (CMS/BMS/EMS), electrical distribution, mechanical systems, and steam systems under strict compliance and uptime requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Motivated self-starter capable of operating in a start-up environment.
Ability to thrive in a high energy, driven work, matrix managed project-oriented environment
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems fundamentals, operations, maintenance and troubleshooting to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, steam and pneumatic systems
Understanding and proficiency with Microsoft suite applications, Autocad, Vizio, Smartsheets

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Chandresh Undhad - CHANDRESH.UNDHAD@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 5, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $59,205 - $75,309.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Facilities/Labor,Trades & Crafts Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21796 - ADM CHAN GBF Spnsrd/Gift Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Aug 19, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Chandresh Undhad Posting Contact Email: CHANDRESH.UNDHAD@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU Position Number: 00738134

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37580&lang=en