Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Title:
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Duration:
12 Months with possibility of extension
Location:
1050 Swabia Ct. Durham, NC 27703
Shift hours:
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Description
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 Biohazard 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 PMs
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 PMs for critical vivarium systems
O ISO Pre-Filter Change (Bio Hazard)
Semiannual:

O Schedule Air Compressor PMs
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