Porter, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Location: Port Washington

About ALK

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition of allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) - a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction.

Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees, and with subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide, we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices around the country.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Porter to join our team in Port Washington, NY.

Area of Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing all daily NY facility janitorial duties.
• Other general NY facility and equipment maintenance duties may be assigned.
• Must be able to read and write English
• May require use of a respirator in clean room areas.
• Responsible for floor maintenance and use of floor cleaning equipment
• Assist in site snow removal
• Including being able to lift 50
  
  LBS and climb ladders to perform work.
• The performance and completion of these duties will be performed in accordance with the guidelines of the company's SOP's.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:
Must be physically able to carry our all normal duties required of a maintenance department staff.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-3 years in janitorial services, pharmaceutical facility experience preferred
• General knowledge of cleaning equipment, procedures, and floor maintenance
• Previous maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to read and write English
• Understanding electrical systems.
• Understanding mechanical systems.
• Understanding of plumbing and piping systems.
• Background in SOP's and GMP preferred

ALK offers:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
• 13 company-paid holidays per year

ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.