Facilities Specialist I at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

• Facilities Technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment. They oversee systems that include heating, lighting, refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, water purification, air filtering, electrical and electronic systems.
• Facilities Technicians perform preventative maintenance on equipment and troubleshoot problems. They repair equipment and systems when they break. They must document everything they do. A Facilities Technician must be able to understand, recommend and install new systems. They may provide and add corrections to Standard Operating Procedures and assist in evaluating new equipment or technology. They replace equipment and components as necessary. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and major trades, such as carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, is required.
• Facilities Technicians conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with all requirements, policies and procedures relevant to the position. They maintain accurate records for reporting. They may do both interior or exterior maintenance duties.

Purpose:

The holder of this position will be expected to perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks within the timeframes agreed on all buildings, electrical, electronic systems, cold chain equipment, HVAC systems and applicable internal IT systems, at acceptable quality standards and in compliance with legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee major renovations to interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures and fittings on buildings through contractors.
• Monitor, manage and maintenance of critical plant and equipment e.g. UPS, generators, fridges, Freezers, temperature monitoring, CCTV, HVAC, fire alert and IT systems etc.
• Assist / coordinate Group Facilities building projects e.g. office moves, office fit outs, infrastructure installations and escorting of vendors etc.
• Attend to the completion of procedural/ instructional/ transactional forms/ documentation including daily, weekly and monthly health checks on equipment.
• Assist in the resolution of IT queries, desktop support and installations.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: painting, general maintenance and repairs including doors, windows, locks, and Coordination of site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Record data for fault diagnosis, corrective and preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Identify all maintenance concerns, and provide the Line Manager with regular written and/or verbal feedback as required.
• Respond to emergency calls as per facility emergency requirements.
• Perform standby duties as first responder in case of emergencies.
• Coordinate site maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas
• Conduct OHS inspections.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Formal trade qualification will be an advantage.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision
• An analytical thinker, able to communicate with staff in a clear and proactive manner
• Technical and mechanical minded
• Ability to provide a prompt internal service when required, in accordance with company requirements.
• Self-driven to meet project plan objectives in set timelines
• Detailed orientated
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Results driven individual