Facilities Engineer

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

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

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

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.

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

The Opportunity

Responsible for maintenance activities relating to equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.

What You'll Work On

Coordinate building maintenance and repairs for facility and grounds, partnering with external vendors as needed

Responsible for facility equipment validation

Maintain and update all building prints.

Monitor HVAC at all times, keep cleanroom and controlled temp/humidity spaces in check

Monitor Walk in Coolers, keep them controlled and maintained

Oversees building security with system help from IT

Stays informed of changes to space assignments in their facilities

Plan and coordinate all new office systems and furniture installs

Coordinates department facility related activities and projects

Ensuring the facilities meet government regulations and environmental requirements

Manage MPCA findings with City and State government, make sure all environmental concerns are met

Advising on energy efficiency cost-effectiveness.

Provides occupants with updates of electrical, water and other service outages and scheduled shutdowns

Project Management of Future Facility upgrades

Responsible for space planning for events and meeting

Community relations with city, state and local businesses

Required Qualifications

2 years secondary education required.

1+ years of experience working in a variety of facility environments, including office management

AutoCAD or equivalent or similar systems experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree - Engineering

Excellent written and verbal communications skill. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues

Working knowledge of financial principles and practices

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet/internet. Working knowledge of architectural, electrical and mechanical systems

Working knowledge of leases, contract and related documents

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

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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.

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The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 - $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com