Facilities Maintenance Technician

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician IV to maintain, repair, operate critical facilities infrastructure including HVAC, boilers, compressors, and DI water systems in support of manufacturing operations.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and replace defective parts to restore operations with minimal downtime, while supporting production quality and schedules. The role includes leadership responsibilities and on-call rotations for emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years working in facilities maintenance or 5+ years with an Associate degree.
• 4+ years working in a GMP environment with facilities/plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Understanding of pneumatics, boilers, and standby electrical generations system; knowledge of three-phase electrical wiring; plumbing; DI water generation systems.
• Experience using CMMS software and temperature monitoring software; proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled building equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and logs tasks into maintenance software.
• Maintains chart recorders and log books in a GMP environment.
• Supports Capital Improvement Projects by coordinating contractors and maintaining normal operations.
• Leads other Maintenance Associates and mentors team members.
• Oversees spare parts inventory and asset commissioning and disposal.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

GMP experience

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leading others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

In this role as aFacilities Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility will be maintaining, repairing, operating facilities infrastructure including HVC, Boilers, Compressors and Deionized water systems and electrical generators in support of manufacturing operations. You will need to troubleshoot, repair, replace defective parts and restore operations with minimum downtime.

You will also support and maintain manufacturing, production and utility equipment in order to meet product quality and production schedule requirements. This position is key to ongoing preventive maintenance and management of all infrastructure systems and building equipment including steam boilers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Position participates in rotating "On Call" duties for after-hours facilities emergencies and refrigeration operating temperature alarms to ensure product quality.

Maintenance Mechanic IV is also a position with leadership responsibilities. Their judgment helps maintain the daily activities and guides others in the department. They assist management with specific tasks including plant security and key control. Their experience allows them to handle assignments with little supervision and assist others to perform their assignments as well.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Performs scheduled building equipment preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, fills out PM check sheets, signs and dates equipment tags and logs tasks into computer maintenance management software.
• Responsible for maintaining chart recorders and log books in a GMP environment.
• Assists in Captial Improvement Projects with coordinating contractors prepping areas, and supporting normal business activities.
• Lead other Maintenance Associates and foster knowledge share to help develop the skill set of the department.
• Position oversees spare parts inventory for department as well as asset commitioning and disposal.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ years working in facilities maintance or Associate degree with 5+ years experience preferred.
• 4+ years working in a GMP environment with experience working in facilities/plant maintenance organization preferred.
• Understandng of Pnuematics, Boilers and stand by electrical generations system. Knowledge of three phase electrical wiring. Knowledge of plumbing. Knowledge of DI water generation systems.
• Experienced using computer maintenance management software, temperature monitoring software and applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Location:

This position must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Total Rewards Package:

At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle.

Benefits:

We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability,paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this position is $38.75 to $53.27 per hour, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills,abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Who We Are:

For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement:

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Entity: (USA_1000)Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.