Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Merit Medical · Richmond, VA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Merit Medical (medical devices) in Richmond, VA. 401K | Health Savings Account.
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 422 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $104k–$140k, from 170 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 52%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- Automation 26%
- FMEA 25%
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Summary of duties
Performs various tasks in the repair and/or maintenance of company facilities.
Essential functions performed
1. Performs carpenter work in the alteration, repair and maintenance of dry wall, doors, door frames, stairs and other building structures.
2. Paints walls, doors, cabinets and other building structures.
3. Performs minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
4. Performs installation of barriers such as bollards and wall and structural protections.
5. Provides input regarding building contractors and their services.
6. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.
Qualifications
- ✓Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with six years previous related experience.
- ✓A thorough knowledge of OSHA and EPA guidelines.
- ✓Basic knowledge of structural construction.
- ✓Knowledge of building codes in Utah.
- ✓Excellent attention to detail.
- ✓Ability to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- ✓Ability to follow through on details and complete tasks with a minimum amount of direct supervision.
- ✓Good communication and organizational skills.
- ✓Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
- ✓Ability to work effectively with others.
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Why Merit?
At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.
Work shift
DAY
Physical
- •Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply
- •Writing
- •Sitting
- •Standing
- •Bending
- •Vision
- •Color perception
- •Depth perception
- •Reading
- •Field of vision (peripheral).
Competencies
- •Carpenter/Painting/Electrical/Plumbing skills
- •Special projects
- •Computer skills
- •Codes/laws/regulations
Infectious Control Risk Category II
The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.
As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following
- •Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
- •Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
- •Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
- •Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
- •Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
- •3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
- •401K | Health Savings Account
To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers .