JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.  

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Ottawa, Ontario location in the Point of Care, Diagnostics division. We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life.   Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key health and therapeutic areas, including Chemistry, Electrolytes, Hematology, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Endocrinology, Cardiac Markers, Neurology, and Informatics.   The Facilities Maintenance Associate contributes to the success of the department by completing various maintenance tasks such as preventive maintenance orders, fulfilling internal customer requests and various other assigned maintenance duties.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance work orders and associated documentation in a timely manner

• Perform demand work orders as assigned and complete associated documentation in a timely manner

• Submit purchase requests for materials and tools as needed

• Maintain appropriate critical spare parts as needed

• Interact in a professional manner with internal customers on pertinent work progress

• Provide verbal and written updates regarding status of work activities and projects to colleagues and Facilities management.

• Assist in safety condition audits and follow-up actions as required.

• Manage various contractors and associated training requirements.

• Ensure all tolls and equipment necessary to perform work is maintained in safe working order and use is limited to qualified individuals – make repairs to tools/equipment as necessary.

• Ensure safe work policies and procedures are followed and maintained.

• Review detailed drawings to determine appropriateness of overall design before work is initiated.

• Other miscellaneous duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a maintenance performing role.

• Completed High-School diploma.

• Understanding of CMMS program and documentation.

• Experience working in a medical device or related governed industry.

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own daily work to meet established schedule with multiple projects.

• Mechanically inclined and adapt at learning with high level of initiative and attention to detail.

• Demonstrate problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.

• Ability to work independently and in groups.

• General knowledge of, and experience with, hand tools and shop equipment

• utilized in building maintenance and repair.

• General knowledge of building codes and regulations.

• Computer skills and knowledge of MS-Office

• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately convey communications.

• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships and display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.

• Experience working with external and internal customer in a professional manner.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.  Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Facilities & Maintenance

     

DIVISION:

APOC Point of Care

        

LOCATION:

Canada > Ottawa : 185 Corkstown Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)