Are you mechanically inclined with a knack for hands-on work? Do you enjoy a flexible schedule and working independently? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference every day by solving complex problems and providing an exceptional customer experience?

If you want to work for a great company where you will have the opportunity to advance your career, join our growing team as a Field Service Technician in the Lakeland, FL area.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, global company that will invest in your career growth over the long term. STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible, talented people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay
• Annual merit bonus and incentive plans
• Company vehicle, uniforms and all necessary tools provided
• Business travel and all related expenses paid
• Service training and coaching program
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation time and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for advancement

At STERIS, our Field Service Technicians act as the face of our company by ensuring top-notch service for our customers. In this field-based, customer-facing role, you will travel to hospital and surgical facilities to maintain, troubleshoot, service, and provide calibration and installation support for steam sterilizers, medical equipment washers and other STERIS products as needed. In addition, you will be responsible for building positive relationships with customers and colleagues, as well as completing necessary administrative tasks.

Transferable skills for this role include mechanical (large military/agricultural equipment, appliances or vehicles), plumbing, HVAC, electrical, building maintenance and other similar field service repair work.

High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanics or a similar discipline, plus 1+ year(s) of related experience, is strongly preferred. This position may be elevated to a Field Service Technician II role for candidates that possess an appropriate level of relevant experience as determined by STERIS.

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours (at times outside “normal business hours”) and travel as required.
• Strong technical, organizational, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with navigating a computer and exposure to Microsoft Office programs.
• Comfortable working independently without supervision.
• Flexibility to handle multiple, changing priorities.
• Willingness to work in a hospital setting that may include visibility to emergency trauma.
• Physical working requirements include:

• Routine movement such as walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• Performing work from floor level to above shoulder height. This may include the use of ladders and/or scaffolds.
• Routinely lifting, lowering and carrying 1 to 35 pounds, as well as occasionally lifting and lowering 36 to 49 pounds.
• Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Working in confined spaces and under variable temperatures.