Maintenance Technician
Avantor
Summary
Avantor is seeking Maintenance Technicians (1st and 3rd Shift) to be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the building and facilities. This is a full-time position located at our Paris, KY office.
Job description
The Opportunity
Avantor is seeking Maintenance Technicians (1st and 3rd Shift) to be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the building and facilities. This is a full-time position located at our Paris, KY office.
Work Schedule
- 3rd shift, Monday-Friday, 11pm-7:30am with OT as needed.
- Training will be on day shift for the first 90 days
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Maintains building electrical system and heating and cooling equipment.
- Performs maintenance or general carpentry on items such as doors, floors, docks, overhead doors, roof downspouts, product racks, materials handling equipment, etc.
- Completes required reports when maintenance tasks are concluded.
- Answers security alarm calls as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What we're looking for
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associates or technical school preferred.
- Experience: 3 years applicable direct experience in a similar position.
- Skills in mathematics, personal computers and related applications are vital.
- Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems required.
Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate works near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The job requires working in heights, exposure to changes in temperature, driving equipment, and may be exposed to dust, fumes, or gases.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Associates or technical school preferred
- 3 years applicable direct experience in a similar position
- Skills in mathematics, personal computers and related applications
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of HVAC systems required
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.