Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and diligent Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will execute work planning and scheduling functions for a self-directed work team, providing logistical coordination with all stakeholders. Regularly visiting job sites for work order clarification and planning is a key responsibility. Additionally, the Planner will be expected to maintain intermediate to high computer skills necessary to access the CMMS work order system, and provide input to the department for ad-hoc reporting as needed. The role also involves coordinating and conducting scheduling meetings with maintenance teams, and presenting performance data as needed. The Planner will contribute to the continuous improvement of the maintenance program by collecting technician feedback and sharing with the CMMS Specialist. Other job-related duties and special projects may be assigned as required.

Hard Skills

• Associate’s or technical school/training

• 5-10 years’ experience in the maintenance industry

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, ordering parts

• Microsoft excel (pivot tables, v-lookups), Microsoft access

• 5-10 years’ experience working as a maintenance planner/scheduler in a multi-trade environment

• Detailed understanding of effective scheduling, estimating, and workflow processes in a maintenance environment

• Trade knowledge preferred (i.e. steam, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.)

• Prior CMMS experience

• Pharmaceutical/BioTech research facilities experience

Soft Skills

• Multi-tasking and prioritizing

• Customer service

• Ambitious and go-getter personality

• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communications skills

• Demonstrated Planning & Prioritizing capabilities

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s) then conversion directly afterwards pending performance.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Work Environment

The selected candidate will be part of a team tasked with getting a contract signed for the Cambridge crossing site which will be opening in mid-April.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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