Facilities and Cold Storage Technician

Precision Medicine Group, LLC.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group, LLC. is seeking a Facilities & Cold Storage Technician in Frederick, MD to monitor environmental storage units and perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment.

The role requires performing inspections, minor repairs, and participating in on-call rotations to support repository operations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 0–1 years of related experience, with the ability to lift heavy objects and read/write English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to install low voltage wiring and maintain safety standards.
• Must obtain DOT certified medical exam card if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Monitor freezers, refrigerators and rooms per SOPs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and simple to intermediate repairs.
• Complete 15-point inspections of critical systems and qualification tests.
• Repair issues with minimal supervision and participate in on-call rotation.
• Assist with specimen relocations and maintain Central Monitoring System.

Skills

Low voltage wiring

DOT medical card

English fluent

Team player

Refrigeration knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Frederick, MD, USA
Category:
Division: Precision for Medicine
Business Unit: Translational Sciences
Requisition Number: 7117

Position Summary

The Facilities & Cold Storage Technician is responsible for the daily monitoring, and reporting of all environmental storage units. Perform preventive maintenance, repair of refrigeration equipment and monitoring systems for the Repository department. This role will be required to conform to the company equipment/system validation and maintenance program. This role will complete simple to intermediate repairs for all equipment related to repository operations.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Monitoring of freezers:

• Respond to freezer alarms in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Monitor freezers, refrigerator and room temperatures as assigned by Manager

Preventive maintenance and limited evaluation of refrigeration equipment:

• Change alarm batteries on mechanical freezers as appropriate
• Clean all air filters and compressor compartments to ensure they are free of dust and debris
• Perform all inspections of refrigeration equipment which consists of a 15 point inspection of critical systems, including but not limited to oil level, compressor operation, electrical demand, temperature sensor calibration, etc.
• Perform performance qualifications of all refrigeration equipment

Refrigeration, lab equipment, Central Monitoring System and Emergency Generator Inspection and Repair:

• Review equipment failures and evaluate potential causes with little supervision
• Repair all problems as capable
• Perform weekly inspections of emergency generators
• Install and maintain low voltage wiring for Central Monitoring System
• Respond to equipment failures as directed in an appropriate manner during and after regular business hours
• Participate in Facilities Group On-Call rotation
• Participate in specimen relocations as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-1 years’ related experience

Other Required:

• Ability to install low voltage electrical wiring
• Must have or is willing to obtain a DOT certified medical exam card in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 391.41-391.49)
• Required to drive vehicles up to 25,999 lbs GVWMust have and maintain a safe driving record and provide proof of such on an annual basis
• Must be a flexible agile team player who can change activities and directions quickly and respond to a variety of assignment and changing business needs
• Ability to lift and carry between 31-50 lbs.; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. overhead with assistance; frequently required to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods; occasionally required to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, reach and perform tasks with repetitive motion; Will be exposed to a cold freezer environment (Freezer temperatures range between -20ºC -196ºC)
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• Facilities or Laboratory related experience

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$18— $26.30 USD

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at [e-mail] .