Facilities Maintenance Technician

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.

Your Role at Baxter

As the Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will join the Skaneateles site's team of skilled trades to install, maintain, tackle, repair equipment and infrastructure that is essential to Baxter's success.

The Skaneateles facility consists of 450,000 Sq. Ft. of clean and modern manufacturing productions, warehouses, offices, and labs committed to sales, production, and customer service for Baxter's Welch Allyn family of medical devices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform maintenance & repair for all general mechanical systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems

• Perform tasks such as construction, painting, drywall installation/repair, flooring repair, cleaning, setup/teardown of events, and general property maintenance

• Utilize building management systems to monitor and respond to alarms and faults

• Continuously improve safety by promptly identifying and addressing safety related issues and emergencies

• Keep accurate records of assigned work through SAP, Including PMs and Work Orders

• Provide expertise to update preventative maintenance procedures and program

• Connect with internal customers to review & schedule work as necessary

• Work directly with suppliers and contractors to support procurement of materials and services vital to support operations and maintenance activities

• Must have own hand tools, receive specialized tools provided by the company.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent certification

• 5+ years as a facilities maintenance preferred

• Building Trades Certification or equivalent certifications desired.

• Ability and experience to work safely in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used in building trades

• Expertise troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction & make decisions

• Ability to read and interpret building schematics and mechanical drawings

• Excellent interpersonal skills with team members, customers, leadership, and contractors

• Familiarity with safety programs, including, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Fall Protection

• Valid driver's license

• Able to work evenings, weekends, & be on-call as work dictates

• Comfortable to work from an elevated position using ladders or electric lifts

• Lift & carry 50lbs

• Basic computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office

• Complies with company policies including Environment/Health/Safety, 5S/Housekeeping, Compliance, and Quality.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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 Opportunity

Baxter 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.

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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.

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