Facility Maintenance Assistant

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Facility Maintenance Assistant

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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

The position of Maintenance Technician serves our Toxicology business unit located in our Richmond, Virginia laboratory. The Maintenance Technician has an important role in the successful functioning of the facility, ensuring all systems are maintained, creating a safe and secure environment. The Maintenance Technician will work under the direct supervision of the Facilities Supervisor to maintain the overall physical building including all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The technician will work with a variety of departments to ensure the proper maintenance and safety procedures are implemented to safeguard staff, visitors, and property. Understanding and compliance with EH&S will also be a responsibility of this role.

What You’ll Work On

• Cooperate with various laboratory departments and 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, cleaning, and repair or 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.

• Maintain documentation of repairs and preventative maintenance.

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

• Assist with 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

• Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices

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

• Must be able to wear personal protection equipment which includes gloves, when required

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

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

• Detail-orientated, self-motivated and available for flexible scheduling

• Strong communication, problem-solving and motivational skills

• Ability to communicate with transparency

• Ability to maintain integrity and honesty at all times

Competencies

• High level of attention to detail

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Strong organizational skills

• Initiative

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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 $19.60 – $39.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.