If you're looking for an opportunity to be challenged in your career, this may be the job for you. BioSpectra is experiencing unprecedented growth and is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team.
BioSpectra, Inc. is a privately held, family-oriented organization and a U.S.-based manufacturer of GMP pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, including API's, excipients, GMP process chemicals, and bulk GMP buffers and solutions. BioSpectra, Inc. currently has facilities located in Bangor, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, PA, and Scarborough, Canada.
Why should you join BioSpectra, Inc.?
Support our current customers who are the top 25 pharmaceutical companies in the world
Develop your career with a growing organization with ample opportunities for professional and personal development
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement)
401K Retirement Savings Plan - Company matches $2 per $1 of employee contribution on the first 4%
Excellent Paid Time Off Programs include vacation, sick, & personal time, plus paid holidays
Job Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for conducting daily walkthroughs of all BioSpectra facilities to ensure that each building is maintained at the highest standard. The Facilities Maintenance Technician II will be responsible for, but not limited to, repairs, upgrades, and regular building maintenance and will perform related work as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs & organizes a variety of routine semi-skilled maintenance for each facility, including but not limited to, carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.
- Ensures that facilities are available for use at all times and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition
- Handles basic repairs and maintenance at all BioSpectra facilities
- Repairs machines, equipment, or structures when necessary
- Conducts daily routine inspections of HVAC equipment, replacing filters; identifies and reports more complex needs to supervisor
- Oversees contractors and/or vendors when professional repairs are necessary
- Follows safe working practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
- Performs and organizes work orders as assigned
- Ensures work is performed in compliance with OSHA safety and health rules
- Completes work using power tools and shop tools
- Maintains good housekeeping practices
- Documents all related maintenance in applicable logs
- Completes required paperwork such as work orders, spare parts lists, and other cGMP paperwork
- Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management
Qualifications: - One year of related mechanical or building experience
- Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to work with various tools and machines
- Good math skills for measuring and cutting
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must be able to push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, crawl, climb and twist throughout the shift
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to learn cGMP and Safety programs
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting/Standing/Moving- Standing up to 8 hours daily. Occasionally sitting. Frequently alternating between sitting and standing. Walking up to 8 hours, 6000 feet.
- Lifting & Moving- Must be able to lift and move up to 80 pounds and able to carry 20 feet. Must be able to push and pull up to 100 pounds 1500 feet.
- Other Movements- Frequently reaching overhead or below, along with frequently crouching, stooping and kneeling. Occasionally crawling. Occasionally must climb stairs with tools.
- Other Physical Requirements- Occasional driving to other facilities. Possible forklift operation.
- Speaking, Hearing & Visual- Must be able to speak clearly. Hearing is required constantly throughout shift. Must be able to see near, distant and peripheral objects all the time.
- Environmental- Seasonal exposure outside. Occasional warm climates indoors. Temperatures will vary with conditions and tasks. Exposure to exterior noise as well as internal machinery noise. Must be able to put on personal protective equipment throughout shift.
- Cognitive- Must learn new policies, procedures, retain and perform tasks assigned. Must continuously maintain focus.
Work Hours:
- Non-Exempt Position; Monday to Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm; Occasional off-shift work
- Minimum of 40-45 Hours per Week, or other agreed-upon documented schedule
- This position requires occasional travel to and working from other BioSpectra facilities, as well as occasional off-shift work