Facilities Maintenance TechnicianWork with Purpose

A Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for: performing routine maintenance service and repairs in buildings, on the grounds, and with cages. The individual in this role relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty, such as plumbing, lighting and other entry level electrical needs, door/door hardware, carpentry, painting, grounds maintenance, cage maintenance, and/or equipment servicing and support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine preventative and corrective maintenance services and repairs in areas such as: plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment servicing/support, fixing/replacing door/door hardware and glass, operating various power/hand tools and grounds equipment, and assisting electricians.
• Assist with cage maintenance/set up and assists with other complex maintenance duties.
• Implement general and preventative maintenance and testing procedures on assets such as incinerators, lift pits, and animal watering systems.
• Work on construction projects, including tear-down/build-up projects.
• Assist with problem-solving and assists with corrective action preventative action (CAPA) responsibilities. 
• Keep records/documentation of assigned work and work accomplished.
• Assist with constructing caging, may include limited welding.
• Conduct routine equipment tours and/or inspections.

•    Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: HS/GED degree with no experience; contract research organization experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure: None.
Other: 

• Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of procedures and safety measures in area of specialty.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.

•    Ability to work under specific time constraints.

The pay range for this position is $22.00/hr.  Please note that salaries vary within the range based on experience and education.