ABBOTT LABORATORIES Technician I, Repair & Maintenance Salary in the United States

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

• Maintain an effective Preventative Maintenance (PM) system
• Carry out PM tasks including but not limited to machine inspection, adjustment, filter changing, lubrication and building maintenance.
• Maintain PM records as required.
• Process and track unscheduled service requests
• Carry out work orders as assigned including but not limited to: carpentry, build out of modular office systems, maintaining RO water systems and other plumbing problems.
• Fire suppression and alarm systems testing.
• Vendor coordination for repair and maintenance to equipment and related systems.
• Analyze equipment problems and implement corrective action related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum and hydraulic systems.
• Monitor and maintain specialized systems which support production cells, clean rooms and laboratory functions.
• Carry out repair and replacement tasks in a safe manner.
• Coordinate and supervise contractor repair work for extensive repairs which cannot be done with in-house resources.
• Process work order requests from all departments relating to equipment adjustment, repair and installation.
• Develop project specifications, project timelines and submit “Request for Quotations” for bid comparisons.
• Submit purchase requisitions and track vendor costs.
• Perform invoice reconciliation.
• Purchase, Maintain and trend inventories for janitorial, equipment and maintenance supplies .
• Coordinate and supervise activities related to contract grounds work, janitorial services, and equipment vendor services.
• Initiate communications with vendors and SJM Management which result in timely, cost effective equipment services.
• Plan schedules for services which minimize disruption to the regular course of business.
• Provide on site assistance and supervision to service providers during periods of staff shortage or after hour jobs.
• Serve as primary on-call responder for all types of facility emergencies.
• On a 24 hour basis, respond to emergencies such as power outages, building fire, critical system breakdowns, security, medical emergencies and hazardous materials.
• Process and monitor HAZMAT and Universal waste streams for proper disposal.
• Track and oversee sustainability data.
• Carry out tasks to restore facility operations including the coordination of outside contractor staff and emergency response agencies to minimize impact on regular facility operation.
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Support and coordinate inter department facilities related request.
• Coordinate and support Information Technology with building and cabling infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of facilities operations experience
• Clean room mechanical and equipment experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills as related to building automation systems, and preventative maintenance systems.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic standards and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Blueprint and Auto CAD  reading skills

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school degree or GED required.