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Sr. Building Maintenance Technician


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Build Your Technical Career With Thermo Fisher Scientific

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our colleagues help bring our Mission to life every dayenabling our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.

If you have hands-on facility maintenance experience and are looking for an opportunity to expand your technical skills learn new systems and build your career in a highly regulated environment this could be a great next step. Youll gain exposure to a variety of building and facility systems while working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to safety reliability and continuous improvement.

What Youll Do

As a Senior Building Maintenance Technician youll help keep our facility and critical building systems operating safely and reliably. This is a hands-on position where youll perform preventive maintenance troubleshoot equipment issues respond to facility needs and help ensure uninterrupted operations.

Youll have the opportunity to work with a variety of systems including HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical equipment building automation systems and specialized laboratory equipment while gaining valuable experience within a GMP environment.

In this role you will:

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment.
  • Support the operation and maintenance of HVAC electrical plumbing and mechanical systems.
  • Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
  • Troubleshoot building and equipment problems and help implement effective solutions.
  • Work with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to monitor equipment and document maintenance activities.
  • Read and interpret technical manuals blueprints schematics and equipment documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities repairs inspections and equipment performance.
  • Partner with team members and other departments to resolve facility and equipment issues.
  • Follow established safety procedures and help maintain a safe compliant work environment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment reliability and facility performance.
  • Develop your knowledge of facility systems and equipment while working alongside experienced technical professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2 years of experience in commercial facility maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing and mechanical equipment.
  • Experience with building automation systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals blueprints and schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb ladders and work in various environmental conditions.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts and participate in an on-call rotation.
  • Strong safety awareness and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

We welcome candidates who have developed their skills through hands-on work experience technical education trade programs apprenticeships or a combination of these experiences.

Additional experience that would be beneficial includes:

  • Education or training in mechanical and/or electrical trades or related technical fields.
  • Experience with PLC systems and controls.
  • Knowledge of water purification systems and steam generation.

Why This Could Be a Great Next Step

This role provides an opportunity to take your existing maintenance experience and expand it in a technically diverse environment. Youll gain exposure to multiple facility systems building automation specialized equipment and GMP operations while continuing to develop your troubleshooting and technical capabilities.

You dont need to have spent your entire career in one specific industry to bring value to the team. Candidates with a solid foundation in commercial facility maintenance mechanical or electrical systems HVAC building maintenance or related technical work who are motivated to continue learning and developing are encouraged to apply.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll have the opportunity to build your technical expertise while contributing to work that supports our mission to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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