maintenance technician

Gardner Cryogenics; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k)

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Air Products in Allentown seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for the Facilities Services Team. You will troubleshoot and repair building equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems at our global headquarters.

The role requires reading schematics, using shop tools, and safely working with lifts and roofs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant maintenance experience, forklift operation ability, and willingness to

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree in trades preferred but not required; 3+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience may substitute.
• Able to read and understand schematics and blueprints is required.
• Comfortable accessing the roof and using extension ladders, man lifts and scissor lifts.
• Ability to operate a Forklift is required.
• Able to lift over 50 lbs. regularly.
• Shift: Mon–Fri 7:30 am–3:30 pm; overtime flexibility.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs to building equipment (pumps, air handlers, exhaust fans, plumbing fixtures, lights, doors).
• General building maintenance: install/repair/replace bulletin boards, office furniture, ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, appliances, signage, locks.
• Performs routine inspections, touch-up painting and equipment assembly.
• Repairs or modifies office/room configurations by installing modular walls, workstations, furniture, cubicle walls, doors, frames.
• Completes personnel moves and room setups.
• Maintains Safety Work Permit certification when required.
• Performs basic Electro-Mechanical Technician responsibilities when qualified.
• Assists EMTs as directed by Supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Read schematics

Tools handling

Safety permit certification

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Forklift

Ladders/ME equipment

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Facility Services Team at our Global Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position will require mechanical troubleshooting experience to maintain or repair building equipment and perform routine maintenance activities.

The Facilities Services department has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of equipment related to heating, ventilation and air conditioning, water, industrial electrical distribution, fire protection systems, sewage systems, and general building maintenance.

Additionally, services are provided to other corporate groups including moving, rearrangement of office partitions, installation of specialized equipment, etc.

You Will Enjoy

• Being a part of Air Products, an established and growing company with a proven track record of stability and sustained profitable growth.
• Employees represented by Local 917 enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, 401(k), safety shoe reimbursement, overtime opportunities, and other benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Read and Interpret drawings, blueprints, and other building/system schematics.
• Experience with shop tools.
• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Ability to maintain certification to issue Safety Work Permits is required.
• Comfortable accessing the roof, using extension ladders, man lifts and scissor lifts.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Completes Preventative Maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs to Building Equipment including pumps, air handlers, exhaust fans, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, doors etc.
• Performs general building maintenance tasks to include installing, repairing and/or replacing bulletin boards, office furniture, ceiling tiles, carpet tile, appliances, signage, locks, etc.
• Performs routine inspections, touch-up painting, and assembles equipment
• Repairs or Modifies Office and Room Configurations by installing modular walls, workstations, furniture, cubicle walls, doors, door frames.
• Completes personnel moves and room set ups.
• Ability to maintain certification to issue Safety Work Permits is required.
• Performs basic Electro-Mechanical Technician (EMT) responsibilities when qualified
• Assists EMT's when assigned by Supervisors.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An Associates degree in trades is preferred but is not required. We will consider 3+ years of relevant industrial maintenance experience in lieu of a degree.
• Able to read and understand schematics and blueprints is required.
• Comfortable accessing the roof, using extension ladders, man lifts and scissor lifts is required.
• Ability to operate a Forklift is required.
Able to lift over 50 lbs. on a consistent basis is required.
• Availability to work Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm is required.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime is required.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada). Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and Canada, should contact Air Products at 1-800-966-2724, Option #1.