Cage Wash Technician I: Clean, Safe Animal Care

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona's University Animal Care department is seeking an Animal Cage Wash Technician I to join the Tucson campus. This role ensures animal caging, equipment, and facility laundry are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for reuse, including operating cage and tunnel washers and autoclave-ready procedures.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.50–$18.75 per hour. A high school diploma is required, and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Responsibilities

• Break down animal caging, remove soiled bedding, and hose down equipment prior to washing.
• Load and unload cage and tunnel washers and operate equipment according to established procedures.
• Remove facility trash and handle hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures.
• Assemble clean caging and prepare equipment for autoclaving.
• Process facility laundry, including loading dryers and folding clean laundry.
• Maintain clean and orderly cage wash and support areas.
• Assist with caging repairs and rack changes as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Arizona's University Animal Care department is seeking an Animal Cage Wash Technician I to join the Tucson campus. This role ensures animal caging, equipment, and facility laundry are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for reuse, including operating cage and tunnel washers and autoclave-ready procedures.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.50–$18.75 per hour. A high school diploma is required, and benefits are included.