Lab Facilities Technician - Specialized Equipment

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious urban research university is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to manage preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of specialized equipment within its animal facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, monitoring environmental conditions, and ensuring smooth operations during facility renovations. Ideal candidates possess mechanical aptitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to research support while maintaining state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic or biomedical research environment.
• Experience with shop equipment repair and machine tools.
• Familiarity with building systems and HVAC maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative maintenance activities for specialized equipment.
• Coordinate repairs with Plant/Facilities Departments.
• Monitor environmental conditions in animal facilities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to assess conditions

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems

Welding tools

Job description

A prestigious urban research university is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to manage preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of specialized equipment within its animal facilities. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, monitoring environmental conditions, and ensuring smooth operations during facility renovations. Ideal candidates possess mechanical aptitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to research support while maintaining state-of-the-art equipment.