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Posted 25 July, 2026

Maintenance Mechanic 1

TalentBurst, Inc.
Novato, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Title - Maintenance Mechanic 1
Location - Novato CA
Duration - 12 Months (Possibility of extension)


Shift Details:
• Grave shift (0830PM-0700AM)
• Sunday to Wednesday

On site, Remote, or Flexible:
• This role will be strictly Onsite.

Summary:
This is a Grave Shift position operating Sun-Wed (0830PM-0700AM).Under the direction of the GMP maintenance Supervisor, the maintenance mechanic will be responsible for the operation and preventive maintenance (per SOP requirements) of all purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units, and associated equipment, hot HVAC water boilers, process equipment, and other miscellaneous equipment that supports the manufacturing facilities. Ensure all utility systems and utility sub-systems at BioMarin are operated and maintained in the following manner. Follow compliance with current good manufacturing practice regulations (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), corporate policies and safety practices.

Responsibilities:
Operate, maintain, and repair wide variety of building and process equipment, HVAC, plant and clean steam, process gases, waste systems, RO/DI and UPW water system, and environmental chambers.
Make daily planned inspection of facilities equipment, maintenance, repair and able to lift 50 lbs. Act as required.
Perform various projects including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical projects.
Write/Review maintenance related Work Instructions/SOPs • Perform and complete scheduled preventative maintenance work orders.
Identify mechanical problems and implement complex corrective actions.
Maintain detailed and accurate records as necessary to maintain GMP and department procedure compliance.
Start-up new mechanical systems.
Train other mechanics and technicians for mechanical repair and maintenance.
Perform troubleshooting, evaluation, and repair of complex equipment.
Assign CMMS preventive maintenance, service request, and repair work orders.
Review CMMS work orders for accuracy and completeness.
Perform and complete service request work orders, preventive maintenance work orders, and repair work orders.
Maintain compliance with company and OSHA safety standards.
Coordinate maintenance operations with Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Sciences, as required.
Provide back-up assistance to the Lead Maintenance Mechanic and Supervise Building Technicians as required.
Prioritize, plan, and schedule service request, repair, and preventive maintenance work orders. This requires coordinating multiple disciplines and trades, Engineering, EH&S, Validation, QC, Compliance, Material Management, and Manufacturing Sciences, Metrology, construction, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing.
Coordinate between departments and function as the point of contact for e.g., HVAC, electrical, janitorial, and landscaping issues.
Order parts and respond to equipment alarms.
Proficient in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and operate computerized Building Management System (Client).
Active member of BERT.
Other projects/tasks as assigned by management.
Follow company polices described in the Employee Handbook. Comply with compliance related SOP's.

Desired Skills:
• Technical knowledge
• Detailed attention to machinery maintenance
• Adherence to strict quality standards
• Thorough documentation
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Education:
• High School Diploma
• College degree (Associates/Bachelors), Technical Certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience or Journeyman skill level in a trade.
Equipment: Utilities Purified water systems (RO, DI, WFI) and associated equipment, pure steam generators, plant steam boilers, air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC units and associated equipment, hot HVAC water boilers, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Process Autoclaves, Glassware washer, Bioreactors, Chromatography skids, Media and Buffer tanks, CIP skids, fermenters, Ultra filtration, cold rooms, HTST system, Homogenizer, Centrifuges, heat tanks and some other associated equipment.
Contacts:
• Manufacturing
Facilities/Calibration
• QA/QC/validation
• Compliance/Parts and Scheduling/training
• Engineering

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA