Field Service Technician I - Largo, MD (multiple openings)

Baxter International Inc.; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician I to ensure product readiness and support patient care across hospital and service center environments.

You will perform cleaning, inspection, and basic repairs on a range of Baxter and non-Baxter medical devices, with on-call coverage and heavy lifting as part of daily responsibilities. This role supports patient safety and needs strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting medical devices or electronic systems.
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Proficient in using trade tools for maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in assigned products.
• Perform cleaning, functional checks, and minor repairs for patient readiness.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support including weekends and holidays.
• Safely load and unload products weighing up to 1680 pounds.
• Operate a box truck up to 26,000 pounds and travel to customer sites.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems troubleshooting

On-call availability

Heavy load handling

Vehicle operation (box truck)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Box truck operation

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

The Field Service Technician I will perform functions related to product readiness for patient utilization on a wide range of rental and customer owned medical products. This is where we transform healthcare together by cleaning, disinfecting, operational function checks, and minor repairs of Baxter and non-Baxter products. Explore a Day in the Life of a Field Service Technician and learn more about Field Service Careers here. Every repair, every delivery, and every call makes a real impact.

In addition to the repair work, the FST I is also responsible for performing the same responsibilities as a FST I related to product readiness for patient utilization on a wide range of rental and customer owned medical products. This position requires operating a fleet vehicle in a safe manner as well as direct customer contact. Additionally, will provide 24/7 delivery, removal, and service support for products in service centers and customer accounts in a timely and professional manner. Our commitment to our mission means we are there when patients and healthcare professionals need us, during the critical moments that matter most!

Your team:

• The field service team works within hospital and service setting environments to repair medical devices.
• Baxter offers dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

What You'll Do:

• Performs electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair of assigned products.
• Ability to troubleshoot devices and repair any malfunctioning components.
• Ability to use the appropriate tools in making required adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage, up to 24/7 basis including weekends and holidays, which may require customer account visits.
• Ability to load, unload, and remove medical products, weighing up to 1680 pounds.
• Generate service revenue and complete activities required under service contract.
• Safely operate box truck vehicle or company car ranging in size from a cargo van up to a 26,000 pound truck.

What You'll Bring:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and driving record
• Basic mathematical skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range rate of $51,200 - $70,400. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/ experience, time in 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)

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. Our health and well-being benefits include 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. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer 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. Additional benefits include 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. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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 global. 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.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.