Building Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of an inquisitive team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world.

Position Summary:

Our Facilities Partner will be responsible for assisting the Lead Maintenance Technician in maintaining the Pittsburgh facilities, including preventive maintenance (PM), emergency response, general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing systems, and HVAC systems. The colleague must be able to perform the repair, maintenance, restoration, and replacement of various building operational components independently and with team support. Documents all work in CMMS and participates in the “On-Call” duties of providing any hours maintenance support.

Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast paced & multifaceted environment. Must be able to work well in a team-based environment with limited supervision, and be available to work any shift, weekends and holidays as the need arises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Building Maintenance Technician with all aspects of building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, maintains strict attention to detail when working on job.
• Performance of ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other installed systems, equipment, and components.
• Uses CMMS work order system to manage the timely completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance assignments.
• Perform assigned facility rounds and due diligence efforts by being proactive; reporting on conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations; entering work orders for resolution.
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Escorting vendors onsite to perform routine preventative maintenance or repairs
• Must be willing and able to support any after-hours building related activity as required.
• Ensure that work is performed efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Must complete all required safety trainings as scheduled and on time
• Other tasks as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in specialized system support preferred.

Experience

• 1+ years of experience with Facility Maintenance
• Experience with Work Order Management Systems preferred
• Must be available for rare on-call building emergencies 24 / 7 / 365
• Ability to read and comprehend construction/furniture drawings/blueprints

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Ability to work in a team structure and engage functional teams as needed, make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, organize and prioritize multiple concurrent activities, meeting timelines.
• Superior customer service skills and orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times under stressful situations

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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