Facilities Technician IV

The Opportunity

Quidel Ortho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world‑leading in vitro diagnostics company with award‑winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as Quidel Ortho, we are seeking a Facilities Technician IV. The Facilities Technician III will support daily facility operations, and assist with ensuring the site meets the needs of employees and production in a 24/7 environment. Working on jobs/projects as directed by Facilities Lead. Work includes but is not limited to facilities equipment, building controls, fire protection systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, dehumidification, compressed air, etc.

The Facilities Technician III assists with inspections and tests of machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions, assists with dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired parts, and ensures building and grounds are properly maintained.

This position is located in Rochester, NY.

Work Schedule:
This is an A shift position (some on call and off shift coverage required)

• Daily facility operations, ensuring site meets the needs of employees and production in a 24/7 environment, anticipates day‑to‑day work and will complete some project work.
• Assists and oversees mechanical and preventive maintenance and major repairs on all facilities equipment by internal mechanics and outside vendors.
• Works with vendors:
  Orders parts and assists with coordinating site visits/inspections, equipment reviews/repairs, diagnostics, etc.
• In conjunction with the Facilities Planner, ensures proper utilization of computerized maintenance management system for work orders and preventive maintenance entries.
• Coordinates and ensures maintenance logs, part requisitions, preventive maintenance inspection records and other required maintenance documentation is complete per Quality requirements.
• Supports facility‑related projects, including building remodeling and construction, equipment installation, safety and environmental compliance, mechanical systems maintenance, and energy efficiency.
• Drives all safety, environmental, and energy management systems. Ensures site is maintained and prepared for Fire Marshall, Insurance, Quality, Environmental and Regulatory inspections.

Required Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5‑10 years working in manufacturing facilities, as well as training and experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems, refrigeration, etc.
• 3‑5 years minimum related experience required; ability to read and write English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; excellent communication skills; strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills; strong visual acuity; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Required Travel:
  Less than 5% domestic travel.

• Internal Partners:
  Operations, security, Quality, EHS, Operations Maintenance, Site Management
• External Partners:
  Kodak, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Arbon, multiple vendors

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

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