Facilities Mechanic

Overview

Who We Are:

 At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

 

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

 

Core Values:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

Job Summary: The Facilities Mechanic I is responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of facility systems, utilities, equipment, and building infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and compliant operations. This role assists in maintaining building systems, responding to service requests, completing preventive maintenance activities, and supporting facility operations within a GMP-regulated biotechnology environment. The position works under general supervision while developing technical skills across multiple maintenance disciplines.

 

NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA location.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair activities involving building systems, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, doors, fixtures, and general facility equipment.
• Respond to service calls and work orders in a timely manner.
• Execute preventive maintenance activities following established schedules and procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting facility equipment and utility system issues under the guidance of senior mechanics or management.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in the CMMS system.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Assist with monitoring facility utility systems and Building Automation System (BAS) alarms.
• Support facility projects, equipment installations, office moves, and workspace modifications.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and spare parts.
• Assist contractors and vendors performing maintenance or repair work on-site.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, GMP, and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in required training programs and maintain qualification status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Applies basic mechanical and maintenance knowledge to perform routine assignments.
• Works under general supervision with guidance provided for non-routine tasks.
• Independently completes routine preventive maintenance and corrective work orders.
• Escalates complex equipment failures, utility issues, or facility concerns to senior team members.
• Supports achievement of facility reliability, safety, and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trade school certification, vocational training, or Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Typically 0–3 years of building maintenance, facilities, manufacturing, utilities, or related mechanical experience.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance procedures and work instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to document work accurately and maintain maintenance records.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and seek appropriate guidance when needed.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking throughout office, utility, laboratory, warehouse, and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing equipment, and utility systems.
• May be required to work in cold storage environments including 2°C–8°C, -20°C, -75°C, and liquid nitrogen areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE and gown aseptically for cleanroom environments when necessary.
• May require occasional overtime, on-call support, weekends, or alternate shifts.
• Exposure to laboratory and manufacturing environments, including biological materials, while utilizing required protective equipment.