Lead Building Maintenance Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)



Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)



Job Description



As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.



Discover Impactful Work:



As a Lead Building Maintenance Technician at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the detailed operation of our facilities. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a premier team dedicated to making a significant impact on global health. Your expertise will help us maintain our dedication to quality, safety, and sustainability.


Your role is crucial in maintaining our high standards and ensuring our operations run efficiently. Join us and be part of an ambitious team determined to achieve excellence.



A day in the Life:

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other refrigeration equipment.


• Replace defective mechanical and manual valves, fan motors, and perform motor alignments.


• Diagnose and address electrical problems, ensuring systems operate technically according to specifications.


• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.


• Routinely inspect facilities to detect malfunctions and ensure safe and effective operation.


• Collaborate with outside contractors to ensure compliance with safety policies and work standards.


• Participate in and complete required training sessions for facilities operations and safety.


• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to manage work requests and the Building Automation System to monitor equipment and processes.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Type II or EPA Universal Certification required


• Preferred: Associate degree or technical training program plus 5+ years of experience.

• 3+ years of experience in a mechanical/refrigeration/utilities field.


• Strong knowledge in refrigeration, HVAC, and mechanical systems.


• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&ID drawings/schematics.


• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.


• Valid driver's license required for travel between sites.

• Climbing ladders and working at heights up to 40 feet.


• Ability to stand continuously and frequently walk, bend, and lift up to 70 pounds.


• Must be able to work in both heat and cold environments.


• Personal Protective Equipment Certification (PPE) is required.