Facilities Specialist

Facilities Specialist

Company Overview

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people-first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure our success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent.

Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, we invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting you at Akina Pharmacy. Together, let's build a healthier, happier community .

Position Summary

The Facilities Specialist is responsible for maintaining the physical facility, utilities, and building systems to ensure safe, reliable, and uninterrupted pharmacy operations. This role focuses on day-to-day maintenance, preventative maintenance execution, troubleshooting, and coordination of external service providers. The Facilities Specialist supports Quality and Operations by ensuring facilities and systems remain functional and inspection-ready, without owning regulatory decisions, monitoring programs, or acceptance activities. Success in this role depends on your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the company’s core values of Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve.

If you are detail-oriented, reliable, proactive, with the technical skills and disciplines to maintain a high quality compounding environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Akina Pharmacy’s success.

You will love it here if you are motivated by Akina’s Core Identity Values:

• Excellence Always
• Go-Getter’s Unite
• Compassion For All
• Called To Serve

You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and get, want, and have capacity to do the following things:

• Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Promptly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve facility, utility, and equipment issues within defined scope to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Coordinate corrective repairs with approved external vendors when required and ensure issues are escalated appropriately when they may impact operations, safety, or compliance.
• Facility, Utility and Building Systems Maintenance
  • Maintain the physical facility, utilities, and building systems (including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and water systems) to support safe, reliable, and uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
  • Monitor system functionality and escalate performance issues that require vendor or management intervention.
• Preventative Maintenance Execution and Vendor Coordination
  • Execute assigned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with approved schedules and SOPs.
  • Ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time, documented accurately, and communicated to appropriate stakeholders.
• Vendor Coordination and Services Support
  • Coordinate external vendors performing facility maintenance, repairs, and cleanroom-related services, including cleanroom certifications.
  • Manage scheduling, site access, vendor escorts, and logistical support. Receive service documentation and route records to Quality for review, approval, and disposition.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and organized facility-related records, including maintenance logs, service reports, work orders, and vendor documentation.
  • Support inspections and audits by retrieving facility documentation and providing factual, non-interpretive information as requested.

We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for hitting the following numbers:

• Timely response and resolution of facility issues, with no preventable operational downtime due to delayed escalation or inaction
• 100% on-time execution of assigned preventative maintenance and facility service coordination activities within approved schedules
• 100% completion and timely routing of facility-related documentation (maintenance logs, service reports, work orders) in audit-ready conditionMaintain a 0% downtime due to unresolved facility issues
• Resolve any environmental deviations within 24 hours

If you want to come to work, learn, and hit those numbers, you’ll be recognized and rewarded.

Our company runs on EOS purely. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear directions and expectations
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Delegates appropriately
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, or a regulated manufacturing environment (cGMP, pharmacy, etc.)
• Understanding of cleanroom operations and basic HVAC/TCU principles is a plus
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance protocols is a plus
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Commitment to Quality and Efficiency

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options : Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time): Take advantage of generous paid time off to recharge, focus on personal priorities, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled): Enjoy eight scheduled paid holidays to celebrate and spend quality time with loved ones.
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Be celebrated for your hard work and achievements through our dedicated rewards and recognition program.