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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Diabetes Care division where we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The Associate 1 works under direct supervision. They will be responsible for maintenance activities relating to equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.

What You’ll Work On

• Install ergonomic workstation equipment as needed.

• Set up and breakdown of short-term event equipment as needed.

• Respond to and set up conference rooms for various meeting room configurations.

• Responsible for carrying basic repairs and maintenance of machines and auxiliary equipment.

• Conducts simple checks to ensure that machines are in good working conditions.

• May perform general maintenance and plumbing work.

• Performs cubicle and office set up including installing computer monitors and monitor supports.

• Perform office moves by assembling desks or cubicles or disassembling for maintenance purpose.

• Assist facilities staff with PMs and routine maintenance.

• Replacement of lightbulbs or drop in lighting fixtures.

• Moving office items between buildings using company vehicle.

• Help managing efficient use of storage spaces at various buildings on campus.

• Assist with escorting vendors while on site and ensuring Abbott policies are complied with.

• Utilize CMMS program to log and track work orders and complete tasks on time.

• Develops knowledge and skills over time.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• Proficient with basic hand tools.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $24.45 – $48.95 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com