HVAC Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for hardworking, unwavering, hard-working, standout colleagues committed to making a difference for our customers and fellow colleagues every day. Ideal candidates will have a passion for continuous improvement and supporting the growth and development of the team.

Our Goal 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.  ​

Position Summary

This position collaborates with the facilities/maintenance manager and is accountable for providing mechanical trade support for all facets of facility related repairs and maintenance. This includes the installation of air, power, water, gas utilities, general maintenance and repair of HVAC and process cooling equipment. They will use their skilled trades knowledge and experience to develop and complete improvement opportunities to eliminate or reduce equipment unplanned downtime. 

Key Responsibilities        

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple service calls and projects at one time, at different locations General HVAC maintenance/mechanical/building systems Building Management systems and Ethernet communication Control system design, installation and fixing Direct expansion and water-cooled refrigeration system fixing/repair. Proper use, recovery and handling of a variety of refrigerant types per EPA and industry standards. Electrical solving – high voltage/low voltage/controls/motors. Safety/security requirements and proper use of gear Basic Rigging Soldering and brazing Ability to source parts, tech support and resources from various vendors, local and national Define and modify preventative maintenance schedules Support capital projects for equipment replacement and expansion Comply with required quality, safety, and operation/distribution quality system documents - such as our quality manual and policy, good documentation practices, plant safety commitments, general safety requirements, personal protective equipment program, and good manufacturing and distribution practices

Compensation Range

• $29-$42 an hour USD

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree or GED
• EPA universal refrigerant Certificate
• Journeyman status or along with lines of
• OSHA 30 HOURS safety course

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• NFPA 70 Electrical safety
• Lockout/tagout
• Demonstrated mechanical & electrical fixing skills
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Must provide all necessary hand tools for the job
• Ability to be in fast-paced manufacturing environment with ambitious priorities
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems R, SAP preferred
• Boom and scissor lift operation and safety
• Adequate social skills and enjoy working closely with others

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits are effective immediately upon employment
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Earn up to 15 PTO (paid vacation) days in your 1st year
• Paid holidays
• 401K program with 6% matching
• Tuition Reimbursement & Employee Stock Purchase Programs
• Room for growth

Apply today!

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.

Accessibility/Disability Access

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Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $25.58–$42.64.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards