Job Description:
- This is a full-time position to meet the facilities needs of R&D lab spaces.
- Primary responsibility is to maintain the ARC (Avian Research Center) Facilities in support of the R&D mission with the goal to identify and resolve any issues before they impact the mission of the ARC.
- Secondary responsibility to support the 1040 location R&D labs.
DUTIES:
- Follow all ARC Bio Hazard protocols and the proper disposal of Bio Hazardous waste
- Comply with all Biosecurity and Biosafety protocols
- Generate and maintain ARC facilities data records
- Monitor/Fulfill Work Orders in support of facilities operations
- Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical repairs including in rooms with active studies
- Monitor building/room air pressurizations to ensure proper air flow from biologically clean to biologically dirty areas
- Monitor and adjust temp, humidity, and water flow in study rooms
- Observe and correct activities impacting biological integrity and personal safety
- Support set up, maintenance, and repair of all lab specific equipment
- Install environmental controls and monitoring equipment
- Monitor on-site contractors
- On-Call Alarm response – Weekend and evening on call rotation
- Inventory/Order Pre-Filters, supplies
- Schedule Contractor performed PM’s
- Perform Scheduled Preventative Maintenance:
Daily:
- Monitor Pre-Filter / Study Room schedules, replace A/R
- Monitor room filters in study rooms
- Monitor Room temperatures and humidity
Weekly:
- Drain Cage Washer steam generator boiler(s)
- Read and record Room pressures
- Inspect and clean study room lens caps and receptacles
- Check and repair water systems supplying study rooms
- Emergency Generator
- Maintain operational integrity of backup systems to ensure environmental systems remain operational during adverse weather
- Check/replace room filter sleeves
- Read, record and analyze Manometer readings
- Inspect/renew study room water integrity
Monthly:
- Cage washer
- Validation, operations check, trouble shooting
- Inspect life safety systems
- Validate emergency backup systems
Quarterly:
- Schedule PM’s for critical vivarium systems
- ISO Pre-Filter Change (Bio Hazard)
Semiannual:
- Schedule Air Compressor PM’s
- Annually/Biannually- Change HEPA Filters per schedule
Education and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years field experience in an R&D setting with trade school/high school/associates degree OR 5 years total field experience in a R&D setting or 5 years total field experience in a lab setting
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with HVAC systems
- Person must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good general computer skills with knowledge in E-mail, Internet, Microsoft Word are a plus for this position. Person must be a self-motivated individual who can work independently or in a team environment
- Must have the ability to lift 70 lbs frequently
- Must have a valid US driver license
- May be required to work overtime to meet deadlines.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work setting:
Work Location: In person