Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Job Description

Position SummaryResponsible for facility maintenance including preventive maintenance programs for conveyors and related equipment. Performs work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Thermo Fisher values. Youll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing facilities. Youll ensure optimal operation of building systems and infrastructure while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. Youll lead facilities-related projects manage critical building systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain an efficient safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure building security and safety; maintain compliance with government regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyor and other facility equipment
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contractor oversight
• Promote a collaborative inclusive team environment and positive workplace culture.
• Identify recommend and implement improvements to operating methods and procedures.
• Maintain safety standards and building cleanliness; conduct and document monthly operational/safety inspections.
• Serve as liaison with Corporate Engineering local fire and police departments and municipal officials.
• Establish and manage safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Hot Work permits confined space entry facility emergency response plans and other required programs.
• Administer facility access controls including issuing and maintaining security badges and keys by access level.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; trade/technical school or higher education preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a distribution environment with extensive knowledge of conveyor systems electrical test equipment HVAC plumbing carpentry scan optics pneumatics fire sprinkler systems OSHA regulations and DOT/regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word; exposure to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong written verbal interpersonal and problem-solving skills; self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification; prior experience operating powered industrial trucks (cherry picker and stand-up forklifts preferred).
• Ability to lift carry pull and push 4070 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in workplace hazardous materials and hazardous waste management.
• Prior conveyor system and electrical background expertise.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Demonstrated leadership aligned with Thermo Fisher values: Integrity Intensity Innovation and Involvement.