Job Description

Location: Mesa, Arizona
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Compensation Range: $25.00 per hour - $30.00 per hour

Strive Pharmacy is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Specialist to provide operational support for the maintenance, reliability, and regulatory compliance of our pharmacy facilities. Working under the guidance of Facilities Leadership, this role is responsible for executing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting routine facility and equipment issues, and ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant, and operational across Strive’s compounding operations.

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist will work closely with internal teams, including Compounding Operations and Quality Assurance, as well as external vendors, to minimize downtime and maintain a high-performing, regulated pharmacy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilities Maintenance & Operational Support: Execute daily preventive and corrective maintenance tasks as assigned; assist with troubleshooting facility issues to ensure timely resolution of work orders.
• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine scheduled maintenance, basic repairs, and equipment troubleshooting for facility and pharmacy systems, including HVAC systems, laminar airflow workstations, autoclaves, compounding equipment, refrigeration units, and general building utilities.
• Preventive Maintenance Execution: Complete scheduled preventive maintenance work orders within established timelines; document completed tasks and communicate recurring equipment issues or needed repairs to leadership.
• Facility Infrastructure & Environmental Maintenance: Help maintain the physical and operational integrity of the site, including floors, walls, ceilings, utilities, and controlled cleanroom environments, ensuring a clean and compliant workspace.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Accurately document maintenance activities, service logs, and work orders to support compliance with FDA requirements, USP General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800>, applicable state board of pharmacy regulations, and company policies.
• Safety & Quality Standard Adherence: Follow all safety procedures, participate in safety initiatives, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure all work aligns with quality and regulatory expectations.
• Vendor Support: Assist with escorting, coordinating with, and supporting external contractors and service technicians during onsite repairs and routine servicing.
• Inventory & Supplies Management: Help track and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools; notify leadership when replenishment is required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Compounding Operations, Quality Assurance, and Fulfillment teams to perform maintenance activities safely and with minimal disruption to daily pharmacy workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, or related technical experience.
• Solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and facility diagrams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize multiple maintenance work orders in an active environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to document maintenance activities, manage work orders, and utilize maintenance tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification, associate degree, or formal training in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience within pharmaceutical, specialty pharmacy, biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting sterile or controlled environments, including cleanrooms and regulated production areas.
• Experience supporting cleanroom environments, including maintaining controlled environments and assisting with environmental monitoring activities, preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, including FDA requirements and USP General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800>.
• Experience using maintenance management software, task management platforms (e.g., Asana), or work order systems.

Work Environment:

This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking throughout facility areas, inspecting equipment, performing maintenance activities, occasional ladder use, and working around mechanical systems. The position requires occasional lifting of tools, equipment, and supplies up to 50 lbs. Team members must be able to safely work around facility equipment, cleaning agents, and controlled pharmacy environments while following all required personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.