Sr Building Maintenance

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Waukegan, IL location within the GES Global Engineering Services Division. The Sr Building Maintenance technician performs all types of complex building maintenance and construction work on facilities located throughout Abbott Lake County sites. What Youll Work On Does layout, cuts, fabricates, fits and installs doors, windows, partitions, benches and other items as required, including cabinets and custom shelving, etc. Installs floor and ceiling tile, drop ceilings, prefabricated metal office partitions and laboratory locations, constructs concrete forms, scaffolding, cribbing and shoring. Does masonry work including cement finishing, laying concrete blocks and tile, tuck-pointing and caulking. Also does concrete drilling and core boring. Builds wood or metal stud wall partitions, install paneling and/or dry wall and finishes dry wall joints. Can do complete painting work including surface preparation, mixing paint and application of same using brushes, rollers or spray gun. Also does wood finishing including sanding, staining and varnishing. Repairs/installs door closers, hinges and locks, etc. Hang pictures and other wall mountings and does minor repairs to office furniture. Repairs damaged shop equipment. Must also know building and pipeline insulation types and techniques. May be required to remove asbestos insulation after proper training. Reviews construction plans and drawings to determine the appropriateness of design and conformance to Abbott Engineering Standards. Also makes material and labor cost estimates and material take-offs. Performs training and hands on work instruction for less experienced Building Maintenance persons . including members of the STEP program. Assists in ensuring that GMP and safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained at all times in accordance with established company policies. Orders materials and parts from the stockroom and initiates work orders, house requisitions, miscellaneous purchase requisitions and various other documents that may be required. Required Qualifications Education: Must have a high school education and a minimum of 5-6 years of increasing job knowledge and responsibility in the field of building construction/maintenance including completion of an approved apprentice program for carpentry or equivalent. Have advanced understanding of physics and mechanical theory and application to building systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment. Will be able to perform advanced troubleshooting and building repairs and to install associated equipment and accessories according to applicable standards. Must be an expert in the operation of all types of hand tools and shop equipment utilized in the building maintenance trade, including routers, planners, band saws, table saws, concrete saws, core boring equipment, etc. On an independent basis, the individual must be able to evaluate the use of various resources and make knowledgeable decisions in regard to safety and company standards and policies. Must have a good understanding of Abbott Engineering Standards and their application to facility maintenance. Must know all CMMS functions that pertain to building maintenance, PM and related activities. Preferred Qualifications Have completed all requirements of the Abbott STEP program for building maintenance persons. This experience must indicate proficiency in all aspects of building construction and maintenance work including the demonstrated ability to work well with others in a commercial and/or industrial work environment. Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $22.50 $45.00/hour In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Facilities & Maintenance DIVISION: GES Global Engineering Services LOCATION: United States > Waukegan : J36 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day), Driving a personal auto or company car or truck, or a powered piece of material handling equipment, Lift, carry, push or pull weights of more than 20 pounds/9 kilos on a regular/daily basis, Work in confined spaces, Work in noisy environment, Work requiring repeated bending, stooping, squatting or kneeling Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter