Building Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician I will provide technical expertise in all aspects of laboratory equipment. The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for following all regulatory requirements, maintenance procedures, common safe mechanical guidelines and good housekeeping practices while performing their duties. The Maintenance Technician I will give technical advice to users and staff regarding the proper use and care of lab equipment.

Required

Education and experience requirements:

• Experience providing building and facility maintenance support
• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Essential Duties

• Perform general building maintenance, including drywall repair, painting, carpentry, minor plumbing, and HVAC tasks.
• Assemble, install, relocate, and repair workplace furniture, fixtures, and lab equipment as needed.
• Inspect and maintain facility systems; coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs or installations.
• Support lab staff with workspace setup and modifications to meet operational needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance and storage areas in compliance with safety protocols.
• Train to assist in the calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance of lab testing and healthcare equipment.
• Monitor and support critical facility systems, including RO/DI water, vacuum, air supply, and emergency power.
  
  

Sotera Health Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) program with Company match that immediately vests
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Free financial planning assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, computer mouse, telephones, photocopiers, projectors and file cabinets.
• May occasionally work in temperatures above 95 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Will climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces on an occasional basis during each shift.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and assist in moving heavy equipment, etc.
• More than 75% of time spent walking, lifting, or working on equipment.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as hoods, lab coats, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, facemasks, shoe coverings, and respiratory equipment as applicable.
• Climb up onto and down from equipment.
• Climb up and down ladder.
• Able to manipulate small hand tools.
  
  

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company's unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 8 of the top 10 global pharmaceutical companies.

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses - Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Learn more about Sotera Health at soterahealth.com.