Title: Maintenance Technician Looking for full-time, year-round, recession-proof work? As a maintenance technician in the residential property management field, you’ll have a consistent, secure job that enables you to work with your hands, help people, and solve problems. RPM maintenance technicians prepare apartments for new residents, make repairs in apartments of current residents, and perform routine maintenance in and around the community.This job and career path have advantages that you can’t find everywhere, even in other maintenance jobs, such as: Consistent work. The RPM industry is resilient, and as an RPM maintenance technician, you’ll have work even when COVID-19 guidelines result in closing down other industries, such as hospitality, restaurant, and retail. Also, you won’t experience seasonal lulls the way you might as HVAC contractor; construction worker; or other commercial maintenance specialists. Comprehensive benefits. With a job as an RPM maintenance technician, your needs are covered with a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), sick leave, and life insurance. RPM careers also offer paid holidays and vacations, and many provide rent reduction and tuition assistance. Range of work and knowledge. You’ll be trained and asked to fix problems with plumbing, electricity, heating, cooling, locks, carpentry, and more. Variety. No two days are alike. You’ll have different tasks in different apartments where you’ll interact with and help different people every day. Personal interaction. You’ll get to know the people you are helping in the community, and they’ll be thankful for what you do.A maintenance technician job is good for self-motivated problem-solvers who are eager to learn. The job may be especially well-suited for someone with technical school training or military, construction, contracting, or home repair experience. Companies tend to promote from within, so with some years of experience under your belt, you could become a regional maintenance manager for a portfolio of communities!Annual Base Salary Range*Entry level: $34,500 – $44,000Maintenance supervisor: $49,000 – $65,200Regional maintenance manager: $76,000 – $109,800Additional Earnings*Overtime and bonus pay: 6.7% – 11.4% of salaryHousing BenefitsSome employers offer rent reductions of 20% or more.* Source: CEL & Associates 2019 Real Estate Compensation Survey. These salary ranges are not reflective of every market and may be higher or lower depending on geographic area and employer. About the Company: National Apartment Association The National Apartment Association envisions a world where rental housing is a valued partner in every community. NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and a powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 145 state and local affiliates, over 91,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home. Company Size: 20 to 49 employees Industry: Other/Not Classified Founded: 0 Website: https://www.naahq.org/
See More Details >>Job Description Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant linked to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. The Lead Technician, HVAC Maintenance is accountable for providing maintenance and troubleshooting supporting vaccine process equipment operations. Takes appropriate action to correct maintenance problems. Must be able to function in a team-based empowered culture. Seeks ideas and information on how to improve customer service involving internal and external customers. Applies knowledge of the overall supply chain to efficiently complete work tasks, which is key in fulfilling the duties of collaborating in the creation of SOPs and preventative maintenance plans, as requested. Writing and maintaining accurate documentation of activities. Undertaking SAP transactions and change control activities including spare part lists and preventative maintenance plans. Actively supports, participates and embraces a team culture including significant interaction with operations, quality, automation, technology, and other groups as required. Responsibilities • HVAC/R equipment air handling units, building automation systems, -70 freezers and 2-8C cold rooms, refrigerators, heating hot water skids, incubators, etc.) • Support Systems (plant steam condensate systems in relation to air handling unit maintenance, operations, and reliability) • Automated systems (e.g. Programmable Logic Controllers) • Maintenance equipment (e.g. tools, calibration equipment, meters, and anemometers) • Installation, testing, adjustment, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of complex automated process equipment • Interact with vendors other departments, contractors and disciplines on scheduling repairs, maintenance/projects, equipment testing, parts, troubleshooting and coordination activities like design reviews and engineering assessments • Participates in the establishment and improvement of new and existing process equipment • Maintain utility equipment by developing/installing new equipment, completing validation protocols, documenting work using a computerized maintenance management system and other duties as requested by the Utility Maintenance Manager • Provides technical specifications and information to Quality, Manufacturing, Process-Project Engineers • Aids in the development of SOPs, engineering change requests, preventative maintenance plans/calibration procedures, task lists, etc. • Ensures appropriate spare part inventories are established and maintained • Actively participates in safety initiatives, including shop floor audits • Efficient and safe maintenance and repair of equipment using Lock-out Tag-out and Hazardous Energy Control Procedure updates • Conducts in-depth troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment • Initiates preventative maintenance inspections and prepares inspection reports concerning the operation of equipment and mechanical condition of the equipment • Prepares technical documentation and preventative maintenance procedures, on an as-needed basis • Provides training to others • Completes written documentation of work completed • Executes SAP transactions including spare parts management and PM change control • Monitors calibration, maintenance, and equipment/utilities operations performance by analyzing completed work orders with an emphasis on reducing reactive work and increasing reliability • Aids in equipment and instrumentation related atypical investigations • Compliance with cGMP, safety and environmental requirements/regulations/guidelines • Ability to manage multiple priorities and advance several tasks in parallel • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude • Utilize our Refrigerant Management System (RCM) for tracking and tracing all refrigerants • Proficient in the use of general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus commonly used in maintenance and instrumentation • Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, blueprints, etc. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Education Requirement • High School Diploma/GED or higher • Completion of HVAC/R college course Experience and Skills Required • Minimum five years of HVAC/R experience with knowledge of technical craft skills (instrumentation, basic electrical, advanced mechanical, and/or multi-stage refrigeration systems) • Will comply with regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP operations • BAS, HVAC/R and instrumentation troubleshooting skills • Able to read electrical prints, and control loops • Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification (EPA 608 Certification) • Able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, work on platforms and equipment above floor level | Walking, bending, crawling and stooping • Proficiency in computer systems and applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, Calibration/Maintenance Database Systems • Strategic leadership skills with effective and positive verbal and written communication skills • Intelligent planning, scheduling, and time management skills Preferred • Clean room or GMP regulated environment • Knowledge of industrial HVAC/R and building automation systems • Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems which includes, cascade refrigeration systems, chillers • Regulated industry such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) • Desiccant dehumidification system room pressure controls • Industrial experience involving utility system generation, distribution and control and strong knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC/R • Installation, operation, maintenance and/or troubleshooting experience with automated process equipment • GMP compliant calibration and/or maintenance database systems Shift Schedule • Monday to Friday | 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Occasional rotation shift every 6-7 weeks from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM Travel • 10% • SkilledLaborUS Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of bio-pharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time. Who we are … We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world. What we look for … Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 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See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Worthington, MN, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry is experiencing significant expansion across multiple sectors, with a 6% growth rate nationwide projected through 2032. In Worthington, MN, the average weekly wage for HVAC technicians is approximately $637, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,274 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
