Facilities and Utilities Services Specialist

Baxter•Round Lake, IL

About The Position

This role supports 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
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
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
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits