Maintenance & Facilities Technician

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, ORC Facilities, the Maintenance & Facilities Technician is a crucial member of our team with an understanding of steam boilers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, water treatment systems, and other crucial infrastructures and utilities.

The Maintenance & Facilities Technician is charged with maintaining all physical utilities and facility infrastructure to ensure seamless Operations.

Furthermore, this role entails supporting the installation, commissioning, and validation of new facility and production equipment to meet the evolving needs of STERIS facilities.

The Maintenance & Facilities Technician is entrusted with both preventative and corrective maintenance on all facility systems encompassing structural, mechanical, electrical, utilities, life safety, and plumbing.

The role requires diligence and attention to detail to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all assigned systems.

This is a 3rd shift role supporting a STERIS facility from 10pm - 6 : 30am.

Duties

1. Ensure adherence to 29 CFR 1910 OSHA General Industrial Safety Standards and 29 CFR 1926 Construction Safety Standards for facilities services staff and supervised contracted service personnel.

2. Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on machines, equipment, plant facilities, and grounds. This includes oversight of steam boilers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, water treatment systems, and other utility systems to assure uninterrupted operation and production capabilities.

Can be available to respond to maintenance calls off shift if assistance is needed and must be available for overtime as needed.

Acts as a back-up in the absence of the Senior Maintenance and Facilities Technician or Supervisor.

3. Exhibit an internal auditor’s mindset : regularly monitoring and evaluating systems and processes to assure optimum quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

This includes problem-solving operational issues, testing equipment, assisting with the development and execution of plans, and providing valuable input on maintenance issues.

4. Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all systems as needed to maintain Operations, alongside assisting and overseeing contractors and service vendors performing contracted work.

5. Uphold compliance with all company policies and procedures, particularly those involving safety and quality, including adherence to regulatory body standards and GMP / GDP best practices.

6. Document all performed work, inspections, and maintenance activities in the CMMS (eMaint) to maintain accurate records and quality compliance.

7. Assist with the installation, testing, and validation of new production equipment.

8. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, proactively seeking professional and personal development opportunities.

9. Undertake any other functions and tasks as assigned.

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

1. Relevant Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) system experience or related military specialty (2+ years)

2. Experience independently troubleshooting and evaluating equipment failures (1+ years)

3. Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and math skills.

4. Updated knowledge of technical, building operations, basic mechanical systems, and facilities management best practices

5. Experience reading and interpreting documents such as maintenance instructions, manuals, prints, mechanical blueprints, and electrical / pneumatic schematics (1+ years)

6. Ability to read and interpret regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to the industry (1+ years)

7. Competent in using computer programs, including email, project management or maintenance software, and spreadsheets

8. Must possess a valid driver's License.

9. Ability to obtain forklift, aerial lift, and other powered lift system qualifications

Preferred :

1. Associate's degree, Vocational or Technical Certification in the relevant field

2. Experience working in a healthcare / cleanroom or manufacturing environment (GMP) (1+ years)

3. Experience with CMMS (1+ years)

4. In addition to the specified skills, the ideal candidate is a proactive team player with excellent problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong commitment to upholding the company's values and standards.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.

WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services.

STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE : STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request.

The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.