Maintenance Technician III
Abbott Laboratories
- Location
- United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 28 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Skills
About this role
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview The Maintenance Technician will perform general repairs and preventive maintenance. Supported systems and equipment will be facility related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, refrigeration, control systems, and equipment located within office, R&D, GMP and Clinical locations. The Maintenance Technician will provide support to ongoing process and procedure improvement and may also assist in a backup capacity to the Senior Maintenance Technician in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, repairs and maintenance and assisting with projects and on-call coverage. Scheduled Shift Sunday- Wednesday, 10:00 pm- 8:30 am Essential Duties Include but are not limited to the following: Communicate facility and safety related issues that arise from daily operations to the Facilities Management to coordinate with internal customers, property owner and/or outside vendors. Assist the team in managing spare parts for facility utilities and supplies as needed to minimize equipment downtime. Provide assistance in support of the facility and utility systems including but not limited to electrical distribution, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air systems, fire and life safety systems and emergency power. Enter, prioritize and complete work orders in the CMMS system. Complete miscellaneous facility projects including furniture/employee moves, mounting and hanging fixtures/art, remodeling and other facility improvements. Execute preventive maintenance and demand maintenance tasks with proper documentation and closure. Conduct daily, weekly and monthly building inspections to assess the current operational condition, document findings, and take appropriate follow up action following applicable procedures. React to loss of electrical power and other utility outages, as well as assist in restoration efforts following weather related events. Monitor and respond to facility system alarms following proper procedures. Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements. Recommend changes to equipment to improve safety, performance, and reliability. Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, including but not limited to GMP, OSHA, FDA and USDA. Participate and perform in the on-call program for emergency service. Provide technical support and expertise with oversight from Sr Maintenance Technician for building infrastructure, systems, and controls to maintain efficient and reliable operation, including the completion of accurate and contemporaneous GMP documentation. Assist with technical support of all automated infrastructure equipment as required. Ensure contractor compliance with EHS polices regarding contractors. Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures. Willing to learn and expand tradecraft skills. Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and equipment quickly and proficiently. Strong documentation skills and attention-to-detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with rapidly changing needs and requests. Independent self-starter with positive attitude and above average organizational skills. Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork. Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these