Facilities Supervisor

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Facilities Supervisor

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a full-time Facilities Supervisor to be based in our Richmond, VA office. The Facilities Supervisor has an important role in the successful functioning of the facility, ensuring all systems are maintained, creating a safe and secure environment. The Supervisor will oversee maintenance of the overall physical building including all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The Facilities Supervisor will work with a variety of departments to coordinate and evaluate operations, policies, procedures, and to ensure proper maintenance and safety procedures are implemented to safeguard staff, visitors, and property. Assisting in EH&S compliance projects will also be a responsibility of this role.

What You'll Work On

• Manage facility and department vendors/contractors including such functions as HVAC, security, vending, cleaning, grounds keeping, and others as required.

• Assist with EH&S activities and ensure compliance with corporate requirements.

• Provide facility maintenance and repair on both as needed and regularly scheduled basis throughout the Richmond VA facilities by conducting regular inspections of buildings and grounds making recommendations for improvements or repair.

• Supervise the custodial staff.

• Work with the operations team regarding construction projects and space planning.

• Manage the preventative maintenance and testing of various aspects of the facility infrastructure to ensure continued reliable operation, including the security system, video cameras, fire and life safety systems, etc.

• Follows all the company safety policies and procedures and attends all safety training related to the job.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Requires working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, safety procedures, and cleaning supplies and equipment

• Basic computer skills

• Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices

• Able to operate power equipment, common hand and power tools, carpentry and electrical tools, ladders, and step stools

• Experience with and knowledge of Employee Health & Safety compliance

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis

• Able to work extended hours on evenings and weekends, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• A combination of experience and /or formal training in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and overall facility maintenance and mechanical systems is highly desired

• Able to work on multiple tasks as a team member and/or ability to operate as an individual contributor

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 - $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.