Facilities and Utilities Services Specialist

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off 20–35 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Planner to support plant operations in Round Lake, IL.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to keep facility equipment and systems running safely and reliably. Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors, managing spares and contracts, and ensuring GDP-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CMMS experience required (Maximo or similar).
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance per program.
• Coordinate corrective and emergency maintenance activities.
• Receive and triage requests from functional groups and schedule work.
• Identify and implement maintenance program improvements.
• Identify and procure materials and spare parts.
• Manage contracts and billing for contractors and services.
• Prepare, review and reconcile documentation per GDP standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Organizational skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulated industry knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter

You will support plant operations by planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities that ensure the safe and reliable operation of facility equipment and systems. This role handles preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance from initial request through completion, while partnering with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technicians to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Schedule preventive maintenance work in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
• Schedule corrective and emergency maintenance work, utilizing internal and/or external resources
• Receive and triage requests from multiple functional groups and schedule the resulting maintenance work
• Identify and implement corrections to the maintenance program
• Identify and procure materials, consumables, and maintenance spare parts
• Manage multiple contracts and billing for embedded contractors and recurring fees including janitorial staff, cafeteria services, and waste management
• Service request processing/scheduling the maintenance team to make repairs
• Work with vendors and outside contractors as necessary
• Supporting Batch release paperwork and identifying trends
• Processing HazIDs and creating service requests/Work Orders as appropriate
• Plan and coordinate vendors for various tasks, repairs, and inspections during planned maintenance periods
• Aid in trainings, vendor onboarding, and other administrative tasks as encountered
• Complete, review and reconcile documentation and reports in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• High school degree or equivalent required
• 5 years maintenance related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• CMMS experience preferred (Maximo or similar)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with plant leadership and management
• Knowledge of and/or experience in a regulated industry

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $60,000 to $82,500. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.

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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