Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician

Texas Biomedical Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan 6%

Paid time off

Winter Recess

On-site clinic

On-site gym

Flexible work arrangements

Relaxed dress code

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician to join our Facilities team. The role focuses on day-to-day maintenance of animal cages, equipment, and cage washers, with welding as a critical function.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with 2+ years of related experience; welding is preferred, along with carpentry and metalworking skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years or more job-specific experience.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Skills in operation and use of general carpentry and metalworking tools required.
• Specialized training in metal craft, blueprint reading, soldering, electrical and plumbing systems preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Texas Biomed driving standards.
• Full-time hourly schedule with rotating 24/7 on-call emergency service, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain caging, chutes, transfer cages, feeders and other enrichment items which requires welding.
• Assists with equipment maintenance (including trucks, vans, golf carts, mules, lift equipment, incinerator, torpedo heaters, pressure washers, etc.) and minor maintenance.
• Initiate and maintain on call programs for emergency repairs, as well as a program designed to keep torpedo heaters in working order during cold season.
• Maintain animal transport vans, ensuring HVAC units are running properly.
• Assists with maintenance of all cage washers, including supplies needed, winterizing, and training personnel.

Skills

Welding

Carpentry

Metalworking tools

Blueprint reading

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

General shop tools

Job description

Description:

Texas Biomed is searching for an Animal Facilities Maintenance & Welder Technician to join our Facilities team. The Animal Facilities Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations, upkeep and preventive maintenance of the animal cages, equipment, and cage washers. Welding is a critical function of all cage maintenance.

The Role

• Repair and maintain caging, chutes, transfer cages, feeders and other enrichment items which requires welding
• Assists with equipment maintenance (including trucks, vans, golf carts, mules, lift equipment, incinerator, torpedo heaters, pressure washers, etc.) have their fluid levels checked and minor maintenance performed
• Initiate and maintain on call programs for emergency repairs, as well as a program designed to keep torpedo heaters in working order during cold season
• Maintain animal transport vans, ensuring HVAC units are running properly
• Assists with maintenance of all cage washers, including supplies needed, winterizing, and training personnel

Our Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or GED, with two(2) or more years of job specific experience required
• Welding experience is preferred
• Skills in operation and use of general carpentry and metal working tools required
• Prefer specialized training in metal craft, blueprint reading, soldering, electrical and plumbing systems
• Must have valid driver's license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards
• Full time hourly schedule with rotating 24/7 on-call emergency service, weekends and holidays

Who We Are:

Join our incredible mission to pave the way for a world free from the fear of infectious disease!

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is pioneering and sharing scientific research to protect you, your families, and our global community from the threat of infectious diseases. Our scientific discoveries create breakthroughs in medical research to provide better overall global health.

Texas Biomed is the only independent, nonprofit infectious disease research institute in the U.S. to combine:

• The highest-level biocontainment labs for infectious disease and biodefense research
• A federally-designated National Primate Research Center
• More than 80 years of discoveries advancing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
• An entrepreneurial culture and specialized expertise in regulated science required for FDA approval

What We Can Offer You:

• Recognized as one of the San Antonio Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2025.
• Awarded the 2024 Healthy Workplace Platinum Recognition by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH).
• Employee-centered culture focused on open communication, job empowerment, and trust.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family (including your pets!).
• Competitive employer-funded retirement plan with 6% contributions starting on day one, increasing with years of service.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid Winter Recess (last week of December until New Year's).
• On-site medical clinic, wellness incentives, and paid prescription drug resources to support your health.
• On-site gym and wellness programs to help you stay active.
• Flexible work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• We offer a relaxed dress code so you can feel comfortable and be yourself at work.
• Dynamic learning environment with professional development, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs to help you grow.

We take pride in fostering a culture of respect, opportunity, and unity! Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.