Lab Services Maintenance Mechanic

University of Maryland; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Rockville campus (IBBR) seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled tasks in lab equipment and building maintenance. You will assist with repairs to autoclaves, washers, water systems, shakers, incubators, and fume hoods, while coordinating with contractors as needed for refurbishment or relocation of gear.

Regular day shifts, essential role with on-call duties during certain periods; candidates should have hands-on experience and strong ability to

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience required.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applicable to trade areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive and corrective repairs on lab equipment and facilities.
• Repair plumbing fixtures, pipes, and fittings; replace filters and hoses.
• Assist journey level personnel in maintenance and repairs.
• Conducts inspections of buildings and lab equipment; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures

Tools handling

Reading instructions

Heavy lifting

Job description

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

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.
• 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 State of Maryland may be required.

Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law.

Additional Job Details

WORK LOCATION: 9600 Gudelsky Drive Rockville MD 20850

Required Application Materials: NA

Best Consideration Date: NA Posting Close Date: 10/28/26 Open Until Filled: No Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No

Salary Range

Regular Salary Range $44,053.00 - $52,707.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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