Maintenance Mechanic, BCF

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Perform journeyman level maintenance and repair of Biological Containment Facilities (BCF) buildings and equipment to provide operational support to scientific research, DLAR operations, and administrative spaces.  

This position reports to the Biological Containment Facilities Foreman on Duke’s main campus.  The position will be physically based at the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) facility in RTP.

WORK PERFORMED

• Perform journeyman level maintenance and repair of the DLAR Central Cage Wash equipment including cage washers, tunnel washer, bedding system, and associated equipment as well as the 2 Beta Star Autoclaves.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Coordinate vendor service technicians as required. 
• Troubleshoot various systems including plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and biohazard monitoring systems to determine source of problem; plan and proceed with repair of systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.  
• Conduct regular inspections of designated facilities and equipment; participate in image rounds if applicable; set up and maintain ongoing communication efforts with customers to ensure appropriate and timely response to repair and maintenance needs.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance to designated DLAR buildings and equipment; make adjustments to equipment and controls to ensure operations are in compliance with specifications and/or standards.
• Perform assigned duties pertaining to the testing of biohazard systems and/or equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and/or standards.
• Install, maintain and make major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment as needed.

Perform other related duties incidental to the duties described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Experience

Work requires a broad-based working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of building systems normally acquired through 4 years of building maintenance experience related to HVAC and/or electrical systems; prefer state licensed Electrician or HVAC mechanic but related experience may be acceptable in lieu of license.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience related to BSL3 lab environments & equipment.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 25.18 to USD $41.63. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at:  https: //hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Education

Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades.

Experience

Work requires a broad based working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and biohazard monitoring systems normally acquired through four (4) years of experience including one year of experience in BCF (Biological Containment Facilities).

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RE LEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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