Maintenance Technician at Civica in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

About Civica:



Over the past two decades, shortages of generic, injectable medications critical to the lifesaving work of hospitals in the United States have become commonplace and have reached an all time high. Over 300 essential medications are reported to be in shortage, according to industry and FDA reports. "Race to the bottom" pricing of mostly sterile injectable medications, manufacturing challenges and predatory pricing are both the causes and results.


Who suffers most? Patients.



Civica is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018 by health systems (CommonSpirit Health, HCA Healthcare, Intermountain Healthcare, Mayo Clinic, Providence St. Joseph Health, SSM Health, and Trinity Health) and philanthropies (Gary and Mary West Foundation, Laura and John Arnold Foundation, and Peterson Center on Healthcare) to reduce chronic generic drug shortages and related high prices in the United States. An experienced team of health care and pharmaceutical industry leaders leads the organization.


Today, more than 55 health systems have joined Civica. They represent over 1,500 hospitals and over 30 percent of all U.S. hospital beds. Civica has also supplied the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile of essential medicines. Since established, the #1 Policy for the Civica team has been "Do What Is in the Best Interest of Patients."


Civica has expanded its mission beyond the hospital setting to include lowering the cost of medications at the pharmacy counter. It has launched a sister organization, CivicaScript, to enter the retail pharmacy market partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield entities and others with the goal of reducing select high cost generic drugs where market forces are not working to control drug costs.


More recently, Civica announced plans to develop, manufacture and deliver affordable biosimilar insulin, The consistent availability of affordable insulin will benefit people who ration their care or who have been forced to choose between this life-sustaining medicine and living expenses. Those who are uninsured or underinsured often pay the most out of pocket for their medications.


Long- and short-acting insulins will be produced and available in both vials and pre-filled pens - at no more than $30 per vial and no more than $55 for a pack of five pens.


Learn more about Civica's plans and progress at www.civicarx.org



POSITION SUMMARY



The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical utility systems, production equipment, and other associated facility equipment. Responsible for inspections, repairs, and maintains building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrated ability to ensure safe and effective working environment.


• Ability to train process operations staff on policies and procedures and coordinate training sessions for new equipment with operators as needed.


• Inspecting equipment on a regular basis to comply with company safety policies.


• Troubleshoot equipment through programmable controllers, troubleshoot and repair A/C and D/C drives and their control systems.


• Operate and maintain high pressure steam boilers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps and other related equipment following standard operating procedures.


• Read and record pressures, fluid levels and other operation conditions. Produce computer reports and printouts as needed from results.


• Prepare maintenance logs and equipment status reports, utilizing CMMS data base and log sheets.


• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.


• Perform maintenance work, clean, oil, and/or paint equipment and buildings as necessary.


• Able to climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Collaborates with production and engineering.


• Run campus errands for the shop and visit campus sites to examine equipment and machine.


• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Requires high school diploma or GED, and applicable experience.


• Ability to complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.


• Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.


• Overtime, weekends and schedule adjustments may be required.