Maintenance Technician, HVACR IV, M-F 7:30 am- 4:00 pm

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance Technician, HVACR IV

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll 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 a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Madison, WI location in the Cancer Diagnostics Division. Abbott’s Cancer Diagnostics business was established through the acquisition of Exact Sciences, bringing together Abbott’s global diagnostics leadership with Exact Sciences’ expertise in cancer screening and diagnostic testing. Together, we’re advancing the early detection of cancer and improving outcomes for patients through innovative, accessible testing solutions. Our combined portfolio and reach allow us to bring life-changing diagnostic technology to more patients, providers, and health systems worldwide.

As the Maintenance Technician, HVACR IV, you’ll have the chance to keep the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems running that our laboratories and controlled environments depend on. You’ll install, service, repair, and troubleshoot equipment ranging from large commercial HVAC systems to multi-zone systems with direct digital controls and rack refrigeration, while helping train the next generation of technicians.

What You’ll Work On

• Install, maintain, operate, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and boiler systems and associated equipment, including preventive maintenance, evaporator troubleshooting and defrost, and system diagnostics. Track maintenance performance to keep systems available.
• Review drawings, schematics, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans, and work with engineering and scientific personnel on modifications and user needs. Lead installations that require control programming and a link to the building automation system.
• Respond to service calls, critical alarms, and utility outages, including restoration after weather-related events, and take part in the on-call program for a 24-hour operation.
• Monitor and maintain electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, or coordinate contractors and the landlord. Conduct building inspections, document findings, and ensure contractors follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) policies, including hot work and lockout/tagout.
• Complete accurate good manufacturing practice (GMP) documentation as required by the quality management system (QMS), follow SOPs, and maintain compliance with GMP, OSHA, FDA, WDATCP, and USDA standards. Recommend improvements to systems and procedures, and lead or assist with training team members and entry-level technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HVACR, mechanical maintenance, or a related field; or a high school diploma/GED and successful completion of a formal HVACR apprenticeship program in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• 7+ years of experience in a commercial, industrial, health care, or similar HVACR role.
• 5+ years of experience with packaged equipment up to 100 tons, troubleshooting Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems and computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systems.
• 5+ years of experience with facility software tools, including Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM), and environmental monitoring.
• Valid EPA-608 Universal Refrigeration certification at the time of hire, and maintained throughout employment.
• Valid driver’s license (no suspended, revoked, surrendered, or invalid license), no more than two moving violations, events, or accidents in the last 36 months, and no alcohol or drug event involving a vehicle in the last 36 months. No other motor vehicle report results that Exact Sciences deems an unacceptable level of liability.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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