Facilities Maintenance Specialist (GMP Lab)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Middleton, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will support the Facilities function for the Middleton Site to provide repair, maintenance, and oversight in a fast-paced technical GMP lab environment. You will work closely with the internal project management team and consultants to provide maintenance insights into facility renovations. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience maintaining and repairing building infrastructure and equipment that is robust and technical in nature, providing the best service to our internal customers, and delivering service record documentation which meets regulatory quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years). Or associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification and previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 6+ years). In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to move effectively throughout facility, including lifting and moving objects up to 35-50 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Education or training in HVAC, refrigeration, and controls are strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, building management automation systems, quality management systems, and engineering concepts
• Adept at handling multiple projects and managing competing priorities
• Ability to interact with other internal and external stakeholders and contractors to complete work orders to trade standards and customer expectations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with relevant software
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new tactics and strategies
• Comfort with ambiguity and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty and change

Responsibilities

• Provide facility maintenance services to a campus of several buildings in a biotechnology environment.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and specialty systems throughout the facility and grounds, including service calls and in-house repairs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, daily rounds, and repairs to ensure optimal facility operations.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls as part of an on-call rotation and ensure timely resolution through completion.
• Manage and coordinate vendor-led scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, work requests, and special projects.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), OSHA, EHS, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Identify, report, and correct safety hazards and operational deficiencies.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and clean work environment, including mechanical spaces, electrical rooms, and central utility areas.
• Partner with Purchasing to process purchase requests and review/approve vendor invoices.
• Provide daily operational support and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level