The Opportunity
Fortis partners with diagnostics and life sciences companies to design, validate, and manufacture solutions to solve their complex development problems. Fortis’ tailored approach and end-to-end capabilities accelerate the work of its customers as they bring the next generation of medicines and diagnostics to market. Fortis serves a global customer base and has offices across the world including four R&D sites and three GMP and ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing facilities in North America.
A Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure smooth operations. They perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment. Maintenance Technicians work with various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, ensuring safety standards are met and operational efficiency is maintained.
What You Will Do
- Troubleshoot, maintain, & repair various pieces of equipment to minimize downtime
- Complete and assist with projects including welding, minor construction, fence building, dirt work, minor plumbing, minor electrical work, etc.
- Accommodate user needs and maximize office space; reconfigure, install, position, and remount modular offices and space such as furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, etc.
- Escort outside contractors and vendors on site.
- Operate heavy equipment to complete construction and maintenance projects.
- Carry out general facilities and grounds maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Handle minimal hazardous material.
- Ensure that all areas worked in are clean and free of debris.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by management, which may not be listed above, that are necessary to accomplish our goal of improving lives by supporting scientific discovery.
Who You Are & What You Bring
Educational and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Vocations training or certifications in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in day-to-day work.
- Must be a problem solver willing to adapt to various issues that arise.
- Skilled in operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, tractor, etc.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety.
- Basic computer skills.
What We Offer
We have an incredibly talented group of intelligent, down-to-earth individuals who are committed to developing and manufacturing only the highest quality products. Our mission: “Pursuing a Healthier World by Creating Tomorrow’s Science Today” is complemented by our core values (EXCITE):
Excellence – We believe in solving for root cause. No shortcuts, no “band-aids”
Customer First – We prioritize the experience and outcomes of our customers above all.
Integrity – We are honest and accountable, holding ourselves to a high standard of ethical conduct.
Trust – We believe an engaged, empowered team begins with a foundation of trust. We trust our team members to make the right decisions and to be driven by and evaluated on results.
Entrepreneurship – We encourage smart risk taking. We value novel mistakes in the pursuit of innovation.
Fortis provides a competitive salary, success-sharing bonus plan, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
