Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician
STERIS · Mentor, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $58k–$75k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at STERIS (medical devices) in Mentor, OH. A High School Diploma or GED.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Base pay
- $58k–$75k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $51k–$63k. This one lists $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 139 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 146 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- About 26% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $71k–$107k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 44%
- Welding 35%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: STERIS in Mentor
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Position Summary
The Senior Technician, Facilities Maintenance will be responsible for assisting the Lead Technician of Facilities Maintenance with supporting inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results. The successful candidate will assist with the company’s facility operations. Hours: 6:00 am - 5:30 pm
What You'll Do as a Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician
- ◆Perform daily, weekly, and monthly facilities tasks and inspections with a high attention to detail to identify necessary repairs.
- ◆Assist in coordinating routine maintenance and timely repairs with manager in the areas of painting, carpentry, plumbing, food and beverage equipment, furniture systems and seating and all related building components.
- ◆Assist with oversite of vendor activities that include the scheduling of repair and maintenance needs as required; closely monitor progress to ensure quality of work.
- ◆Provide constant attention to all life safety issues; ensure building emergency systems are operational through in-house inspections and vendor maintenance contracts.
- ◆Assist with Inspecting and providing oversite of janitorial/cleaning service, ensuring consistent maintenance and repair methods for all building components and develop routine system checks to ensure continuous monitoring of problem areas.
- ◆Report all facility issues that are not immediately repairable to manager.
- ◆Follow instructions on safe use of all chemicals/cleaning materials.
- ◆Assist with various administrative tasks for Mailroom and Maintenance staff including, presort mail services, vendor meetings and memos sent on behalf of the Facilities and Maintenance Department.
- ◆Support special projects with outside vendors including, kitchen staff, furniture suppliers, vending and coffee equipment, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, cleaning services, waste management, pest control, construction, outside landscaping and offsite record storage.
- ◆Increase the efficiency of the Facilities staff by providing cost saving ideas, new and innovative ways to provide more effective services to our customers.
- ◆Maintain spreadsheet of door/office keys and inventory of existing keys and distribute when necessary.
- ◆Assist in the coordination of individual and large-scale cubical moves and reconfigurations throughout the Mentor Facilities.
- ◆Assist with review of vendor billing, purchase orders for processing and payment. Work with supervisor to assist with processing payment to outside vendors and contractors.
- ◆Assist with preparing the Facilities Maintenance Department Fiscal Year Expense Budget for Director Global Facilities and Real Estate.
- ◆Complete all other functions and assignments as assigned by manager.
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Necessary
- ✓A High School Diploma or GED.
- ✓5+ years’ experience within maintenance or facilities-related position.
- ✓3+ years’ experience in a facilities management position.
- ✓Must maintain knowledge of technical, building operations, basic mechanical systems, and facilities management best practices
- ✓Understanding of basic accounting and finance principles
- ✓Knowledge of building maintenance, repair, construction, materials, and equipment
- ✓Able to read and understand blueprints, electrical, mechanical, and automation systems
- ✓Have a valid driver's license
What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
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Here is just a brief overview of what we offer
- •Market Competitive Pay
- •Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
- •Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
- •Long/Short Term disability coverage
- •401(k) with company match
- •Maternity & Paternal Leave
- •Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
- •Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
- •Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career
Pay range for this opportunity is $57,800.00 - $74,800.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
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