Sterilizer Cleaning and Maintenance Technician

STERIS Instrument Processing - EMEA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global firm providing innovative healthcare solutions as a Sterilizer Cleaning and Maintenance Technician. In this customer-facing role, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining sterilizer equipment, requiring strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive compensation, remote-based work flexibility, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Market Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off

Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Company Vehicle

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a technical or service-related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterilizer cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and effective communication.
• Travel frequently to various locations within assigned territory.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or related certifications

Job description

Sterilizer Cleaning and Maintenance Technician

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Specialty Services Technician acts as Trusted Advisor to STERIS Customers in service of cleaning large hospital sterilizer equipment, as part of a high performing team. The Technician provides on-site cleaning services and simple maintenance on complex mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic units in a high stress healthcare environment.

The Technician pro-actively interacts and communicates concerns, updates, repairs, and service enhancement opportunities with Customers, Field Service partners and contract administration team.

Important Note about Schedule/Travel:

This is a field service role with very frequent travel, most of which is in a company van that the Technician keeps at home. The territory covered is generally within a few hours' drive, but occasional travel to other territories, sometimes by plane, will also be required. The work hours in this full-time role will include some weekend days, and shifts can vary between morning, afternoon, and night. A high degree of flexibility is required to accommodate our Customer needs.

This is a remote based Customer facing position. To support and service our Customers in this assigned territory candidates must be based out of one of the following states: Minneapolis.

What You Will Do As a Specialty Service Technician

• You will be accountable for Customer satisfaction as a first point of contact through pro-active, professional communication and commitment to resolving Customer’s issues/problems expediently.
• You will communicate effectively and proactively with Customers on preventative cleaning needs, and associated scheduling and equipment details (arrival, service status, completion, next steps). Establishes and maintains rapport with the Customer and other key decision makers to promote Sterilizer services.
• You will perform sterilizer cleaning function including changing required chemical ingredients; making adjustments to necessary chemicals; monitoring the cleaning process; maintaining appropriate pressures; maintaining and repairing the chamber cleaning equipment; handle, transport, and dispose of chemicals used in chamber cleaning according to safety protocols.
• You will work closely with the Scheduling Team, Supervisor and Customer to plan efficient service routes within assigned territory, and adhere to all coverage, and service standards.
• You will troubleshoot and consult proper contact for any observed issues with equipment and systems components.
• You will utilize company-issued smart phone, laptop, and related software to perform administrative tasks, including required documentation and reporting.
• You will be responsible for Company vehicle, equipment, and supplies and parts inventory, including appropriate maintenance and escalation of issues for safe, effective operation.
  
  

The Experience, Skills, And Abilities Needed

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of work experience, at least 1 year of which must be technical or service-related work (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, automotive etc.)
• Associates degree, or related certifications or military experience, may be considered towards minimum years of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours (mostly outside “normal business hours,” including overtime and weekends), with up to 50% travel overnight.
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer skills, smart phone use, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and Customer communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
  
  

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell Phone/Laptop
• Tools, Equipment, Uniforms provided
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
  
  

Pay range for this opportunity is $40,000.00 - $55,912.50. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:

STERIS Benefits

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 [phone]. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

• 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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