Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Tech to join our Ashland business at our Wilmington, DE location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Corporate function. This position will report to Facility Services Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be familiar with the operation, design, and maintenance of all mechanical equipment in a research facility, including, but not limited to, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes, mixers/agitators, and other rotating equipment.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to safety, as demonstrated by experience leading or participating in company safety committees or other safety-related activities.
• Must participate in continuing site improvement activities and compliance with the site safety program.
• Works within capital and fixed budget guidelines on all projects and utilizes cost control measures where necessary.
• Work with maintenance subcontractors.
• Set up and operated basic shop equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance duties on equipment and facility.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for the Research Center equipment.
• Read and understand material safety data sheets before working around hazardous materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the department.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A High School Diploma, GED or relevant trade experience.
• 3-5 years experience in a commercial/industrial environment.
• Experience with Mechanical Systems. (e.g. motors, pumps, boilers, HVAC systems).
• Well-versed in plant process engineering, trouble-shooting and problem-solving techniques, engineering standards,
• Individual must be able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within any areas of the site that require such PPE. This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and the location of the work.
• Ability to interface well with employees throughout the Research Center, including scientists, lab technicians, and any contractors who may be on site.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors.
• Must be able to work off hours and weekends when required.

The following skill sets are preferred:

• Forklift driving and certification are a plus.
• High Hazard training.
• Electrical experience.
• Welding ability is a plus.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Microsoft Office familiarization.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.

At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.

Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.

Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.