Building Maintenance Technician

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

Job Description

Maintenance technician for buildings

Location: United States

Join our ambitious team at Thermo Fisher Scientific to craft a better world through impactful contributions.

Position summary

As a Building Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will revolve around supporting the Central Technical Services team to guarantee the smooth operation of all facilities-related systems. Your duties will encompass building and grounds maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and repair, proactive maintenance tasks, and assistance with capital projects. You will be responsible for creating work orders, monitoring activities, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external contractors.

What will you do?

Essential functions

• Support 24/7 facilities/production operations.
• Provide building and grounds maintenance such as painting, carpet installation, drywall, masonry repair, plumbing, and minor construction work.
• Perform preventive, predictive maintenance, and calibration tasks for plant utilities.
• Offer technical support, training, and assistance to maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Generate, review, and follow written procedures.
• Work together with the Central Technical Services and Operations teams on plant shutdown activities.
• Manage and implement plant facilities projects.
• Monitor construction activities to meet quality, cost, and timing goals.
• Maintain building exterior and interior in presentable condition.

How will you get here?

Education/experience

• High School diploma or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of building maintenance or construction experience, preferably in a 24/7 FDA environment with cGMP knowledge.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
• Proficient in project management and crafting requirements documents.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, P&ID's, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with equipment predictive, preventative, and calibration programs.
• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outcome-focused setting.
• Effective time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Provide technical support when requested.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical demands

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work in all types of environments and all seasons.
• Must be available to support shift work & weekend work as necessary.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing, and crawling.
• Ability to work on ladders or operate lifting equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New York is $25.58–$38.38.

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