Maintenance Technician - Facilities

Company: BAXTER
Location: Cotter
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives- where your purpose accelerates our mission. The Maintenance Technician Facilities role is responsible for providing mechanical and technical troubleshooting support. This role performs maintenance on facilities equipment to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules. The position performs preventive and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability and assists in facility projects. The Maintenance Technician Facilities position is also responsible for maintaining the building with respect to appearance and performs general maintenance. This position reports to the Facility Manager.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive maintenance of critical plant equipment on a regular basis.
• Responsible for repairing building components, utility systems and mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Works with contractors to meet the needs of the facility.
• Works with internal customers to prioritize work.
• Works with vendors to spec and order parts for facility equipment.
• Must be familiar with plant SOPs and Corporate specifications governing the operation of facility equipment, critical systems and local GMP practices.
• Will provide a moderate level of troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of building systems, equipment and equipment components which include but not limited to: heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; compressors; pumps, piping, plumbing components, and facility equipment.
• Requires some familiarity with generally accepted building, plumbing, piping, electrical, and fire protection practices and codes.
• Must follow safety rules and ensure compliance with state and federal EPA regulation and laws.
• Attends required training, meetings, as needed.Job Requirements:
  • High School Diploma is required. 3 - 5 years of mechanical systems repair is desired.
  • Technical Associates degree preferred
  • Must have experience with basic hand tools and electrical meters.
  • Must be able to read electrical prints with strong troubleshooting shills a plus.
  • Able to work with limited supervision, have strong communication skills, both verbally and written, good documentation skills, strong computer skills, customer oriented, work effectively under stressful conditions.Physical / Safety Requirements
    • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
    • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
    • Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to carry and climb 10 ft. ladders. Must be able to stand and work at two hour minimum intervals. Must be able to work in tight spaces. The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice . 073144

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