Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

United States - California - La Verne

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.

With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.

Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV / AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc in La Verne, California is seeking a facilities maintenance technician that has 5 plus years of experience who performs repairs and performs routine maintenance tasks including painting, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.

The following functions are considered essential for successful performance in this job description :

• As a facilities maintenance technician, you will be part of the maintenance team and perform the necessary preventative maintenance programs for the La Verne Pharmaceutical Facility.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies in all La Verne's facilities as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Potentially work with construction and maintenance contractors to ensure the facility integrity.
• Work is performed based on job plans scheduled through Maximo.
• Work may require work from heights and close enclosures using ladders, lifts and scaffolding.
• Good written skills are necessary to properly fill out executed preventative maintenance activities.
• Share night / weekend / holiday work on a rotating, weekly basis with other employees in the department.
• Works may be independently or with others on different projects.

The following are potential maintenance work that one might be asked to perform :

• Inspect the facility for safety hazards and take appropriate action.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide general and detailed maintenance (either with direct or indirect supervision), including patching, painting, hardware repairs and other repair / replacement work as required.
• Assists and serves as back up to other Facilities employees.
• Ability to use basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and electric powered tools.
• Drywall / plaster repair and painting.
• Furniture assembly and relocations.
• Changing lights and / or fixtures.
• Carpentry repairs and installations with hand and power tools.
• Minor repair of electrical devices.
• Grounds and security maintenance (Fencing, gate arms, gates etc.)

Knowledge requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum five (5) years' experience supplemented by studies or other vocational school OR Associates Degree plus a minimum of four (4) years of experience.
• Completion of a private, military or trade school training program that includes theory and on-the-job work.
• Any certifications, formal education, memberships or special training a plus.
• At least five years of verifiable experience maintaining various building interior and exterior surfaces, including painted and papered walls, baseboards, tiled and carpeted floor surfaces.
• Experience in other areas such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing a plus.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe, working order.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Comply with Cal OSHA and other local, state and federal regulations.
• Adhere to organization and facilities department policies and procedures.
• Build relationships and demonstrate a high level of cooperation.
• Knowledge and good understanding of GMP environment is a must.

Preferred Skills :

• At least five years of verifiable experience maintaining various building interior and exterior surfaces, including painted and papered walls, baseboards, tiled and carpeted floor surfaces.
• Experience in other areas such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing a plus.

Physical Abilities of job :

• Sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks and to lift and carry various items weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis and to lift to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance on an occasional basis.
• Sufficient speech and hearing permit the employee to communicate effectively with coworkers in person, over the telephone or over a radio.
• Sufficient color vision to identify indicator lights on electronic control panels and electrical wiring.
• Sufficient hearing to understand verbal instructions, respond to questions from the area.
• Sufficient personal mobility permits the employee to work in confirmed spaces and operate required equipment safely in all types of weather and to go to work areas throughout the facility.

This will require one to stoop, kneel, reach, turn, crawl, climb or crouch for an extended period in cramped or difficult to reach areas.

Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety vests, hearing protection, gloves.

Schedule :

5 days per week / 8 hours per day / Days of the week may vary between (Sunday to Thursday) or (Monday to Friday) or (Tuesday to Saturday).

The salary range for this position is : $78,455.00 - $101,530.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.

Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit :

https : / / www.gilead.com / careers / compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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