Lab Services Maintenance Mechanic

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Maryland's Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) seeks a maintenance technician to perform semi-skilled lab equipment maintenance and building support at facilities in Rockville and College Park. Duties include preventive and corrective repairs on autoclaves, incubators, shakers, and biosafety cabinets, plus inspections and inventory support.

The role requires general knowledge of maintenance practices, the ability to follow instructions, and the capacity to

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience.
• General knowledge of building construction or maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively; to complete logs, work order forms and reports; to adjust, repair and replace fixtures and mechanical equipment; to work around fixed machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to handle heavy equipment up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments, confined spaces and adverse weather conditions.

Responsabilités

• Performs preventive and corrective repairs on lab equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, pure water systems, shakers, incubators, environmental chambers, biosafety cabinets and fume hoods, and ice machines.
• Repairs basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, changes filters and hoses.
• Assists journey level personnel in skilled maintenance and repairs.
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections for buildings and lab equipment; notes deficiencies and initiates corrective actions; may coordinate with contractors; assists with shipping/receiving of lab equipment.
• Assist in preparing lab components and systems for journey level personnel or contractors for removal/installation; relocates equipment and furniture for renovations.
• Provides equipment inventory support: physical inventory, surplus records, and disposal coordination.

Connaissances

Three years related work experience

Safety practices

Ability to read logs/reports

Tool and equipment use

Work at heights up to 35 feet

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary Statement: IBBR is a joint research enterprise of the University of Maryland, College Park, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. IBBR leverages state-of-art integrative methods for bioanalytical, biophysical and structural characterization of biomolecules: cryo-electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray crystallography, small angle neutron and x-ray scattering and mass spectrometry. IBBR researchers seek to advance therapeutic development, biomanufacturing, and state-of-the-art measurement technologies, to support accelerated delivery of safe and effective medicines to the public. IBBR is a major initiative and supported in part by the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State (MPower), an initiative designed to achieve innovation and impact through collaboration.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled tasks for Lab Equipment and maintenance requiring the application of general knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools, and equipment. This position will primarily perform duties at IBBR in Rockville, and occasionally at UM-College Park.

Primary Duties:

• Performs basic preventive and corrective repairs on lab equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, pure water systems, shakers, incubators, environmental chambers, biosafety cabinets and fume hoods, and ice machines.


• Repairs basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, changes filters and hoses.


• Assists journey level personnel in skilled maintenance and repairs.


• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections for buildings and lab equipment. Notes and reports/documents deficiencies as they are found. Initiate, perform and/or follow up on the appropriate corrective actions to resolve the abnormal condition. May involve scheduling and coordinating with contractors. Assist with shipping and receiving of lab equipment.


• Assist in the preparation of various building/lab components and systems for journey level personnel and/or contractors for removal or installation; disassembles and installs equipment and fixtures. Relocates equipment, furniture and instrumentation in support of lab renovation/construction.


• Provides equipment inventory support to include: performing physical inventory of capital equipment, assists in maintaining surplus records and coordinating disposal, maintains surplus storage area.

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands: Required to perform hands‑on tasks which will require the ability to work in spaces with pipes and other equipment, hot and humid areas, loud and dusty attic spaces near motors, lifting, bending, stooping, working at heights up to 20 feet, and in adverse weather conditions on grounds and roofs. Job responsibilities may require heavy (50lbs or more) lifting and pushing. Regular hours will be day shift Monday - Friday. This position is considered Essential, subject to a 24 hour day, 365 day/year span of operation. This position is expected to be "on call" in accordance a rotating duty schedule, after hours service calls are to be expected during summer months and times of extreme, inclement weather. Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Licenses/Certifications:

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE: Three years related work experience.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

General knowledge of a variety of building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; of safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas. Working knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively; to complete logs, work order forms and prepare reports; to make adjustments, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the Sta