Mechanic & Maintenance- R&D Product Development Technical Center (Montvale, NJ)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Research & Development​

In R&D, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance. 

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

Perform the daily start-up operations & daily maintenance of Reckitt’s R&D Montvale facility. Preparing & executing services in both lab and office environments in one or more of the following trades listed below.

Key responsibilities

•    Perform morning start-up duties (site walk around, inspect building for lighting; heating or A/C issues before start of day)
•    Install or repair electric wiring, fixtures and equipment when necessary
•    Install or relocate outlets, telephone and computer cables; replace fuses, sockets, bulbs and switches when necessary
•    Repair and build laboratory equipment when possible
•    Perform all special projects or build special lab equipment when necessary or as required and specified by supervisor.
•    Maintain and repair building electrical and mechanical equipment such as exhaust fans, HVAC equipment, motors and pumps. 
•    Perform all plumbing repairs on-site to heating system, pneumatic controls and lavatories. 
•    Perform necessary carpentry duties to make minor office renovations; build and remove system furniture.
•    Repair office furniture, locks, desk drawers, etc.
•    Maintain a log of key inventory for the site 
•    Repair carpets, tiles and other flooring surfaces
•    Remove snow from sidewalks and salt/sand  
•    Order all maintenance chemicals and all necessary parts 
•    Check & maintain chemical treatment for boilers, cooling tower and grease trap
•    Maintain building water softening systems
•    Schedule all boiler inspections
•    Perform all necessary filter changes
•    Assist & schedule maintenance & repair on Fire Systems
•    Perform supervisor duties when supervisor is out of office or off-site
•    Support all H&S Audits and Inspections /H&S Log sheets 
•    When bringing contractors in ensure they have received the proper safety before any work begins 
•    When bringing in contractors the following must be completed. Fill out all safety/contractor work, confined space, work at height, and any future required H&S permits before the contractor starts work.
•    Maintain Maintenance equipment logs 

The experience we're looking for

• 5 to 7 years utilizing a variety of building trade skills for a R&D/Office facility.

• High School or Technical School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license.
• Operate independently with limited supervision
• Flexibility and initiative desirable
• Good technical aptitude
• Ability to communicate clearly, comprehend written and verbal instructions, and basic math.
• Incumbent must be flexible and available to work overtime and be on call.
• Must be willing to work outdoors.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to climb ladders, transport material, perform physical handling of material and perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.

Equipment operation/certification:

• Company truck
• Operate fork-lift truck for warehouse
• A wide variety of hand and power tools commonly used in building trades
• Operate boilers, air conditioning equipment
• State of NJ – Black Seal Boiler License

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

US salary ranges

USD $65,000.00  -  $97,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.