Facilities Technician
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Facilities Technician is responsible for enhancing their technical knowledge and skill set through ongoing training and development as well as promoting safe work practices by leading by example. This position reports to the Facilities/Maintenance Manager and is part of the Manufacturing & Operations job family located in Richmond, IL and will be an on-site role.
Job description
What you will do:
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain facility infrastructure, equipment, and systems across two facilities.
- Troubleshoot and service motors, pumps, relays, circuit breakers, and other electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, building improvement projects, and maintenance of HVAC and building automation systems.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- High School Diploma or GED required and several years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, or similar maintenance role.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with proven practical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.
- Must provide own tools and be able to read and interpret mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Must be able to exert 50 to 100 lbs. occasionally, 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and 10 to 20 lbs. constantly.
- Standing and walking are required for up to 90% of the workday.
- Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience supporting facilities and equipment in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and other business software applications.
- Familiarity with machining equipment, machine shop practices, and basic fabrication techniques.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Several years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, or similar maintenance role
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Proven practical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience
- Must provide own tools
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
- Must be able to exert 50 to 100 lbs. occasionally, 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and 10 to 20 lbs. constantly
- Standing and walking required for up to 90% of the workday
- Must possess close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.