Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician Location : Durham, NC Shift : Monday - Friday, 8:00-AM - 5:00-PM Duration : 12 months contract Pay Range : $20.00 - $26.00 USD per hour on W2. 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. Responsibilities " 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: o Monitor Pre-Filter / Study Room schedules, replace A/R o Monitor room filters in study rooms o Monitor Room temperatures and humidity " Weekly: o Drain Cage Washer steam generator boiler(s) o Read and record Room pressures o Inspect and clean study room lens caps and receptacles o Check and repair water systems supplying study rooms o Emergency Generator Maintain operational integrity of backup systems to ensure environmental systems remain operational during adverse weather o Check/replace room filter sleeves o Read, record and analyze Manometer readings o Inspect/renew study room water integrity " Monthly: o Cage washer Validation, operations check, trouble shooting o Inspect life safety systems o Validate emergency backup systems " Quarterly: o Schedule PM s for critical vivarium systems o ISO Pre-Filter Change (Bio Hazard) " Semiannual: o 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

Created: 2024-10-22