Facility Maintenance Technician - Epc

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The Operations and Maintenance department within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a full-time Facility Maintenance Technician to join our team located in Atlanta, GA. The Emory Operation and Maintenance team maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities which include electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. We are responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, preventive maintenance activities, responding to customer needs, and repairing equipment. We rapidly and appropriately respond to emergency events such as leaks, floods, power outages, or any other situation which could adversely affect humans, animals, and/or research at the Center. This can include responding quickly and appropriately to remote notification alarms including animal housing temperature, pressure, and humidity alarms, laboratory freezer alarms, and other space condition and equipment status alarms.

 

Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with maintenance experience, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.

 

Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (ENPRC/EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Fabricates, repairs, and maintains primate housing and caging, enrichment devices and research apparatus.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and schematic drawings according to welding and/or fabricating equipment.
• Installs and maintains water main supply lines, natural gas supply lines, sewer mains, detention/retention ponds, general grading and tree/stump removal.
• Installs and maintains building electrical including lighting and power distribution, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Performs installation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Operates various heavy equipment including wheeled and tracked machines, forklift trucks and aerial lift equipment.
• Abides by and monitors staff compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintains vehicle fleet including vans, trucks, golf carts, and heavy equipment.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of an industrial shop, research facility, or machine shop.
• Welding experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is required.
• Must be familiar with common welding terms, symbols and procedures including metal fabricating, grinding and finishing tools.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Ability to perform various welding operations including MIG, TIG and Arc.
• Must be able to work outside in the elements.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop and twist and occasionally lift heavy equipment in a myriad of weather conditions.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, have a positive attitude and passion.
• Team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with center members.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities to include electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Is responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, performing preventive maintenance activities, responding to customer complaints, and repairing equipment.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency events such as leaks, floods, power outages, or any other situation which could adversely affect humans, animals, and/or research at the Center.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to remote notification alarms including animal housing temperature, pressure, and humidity alarms, laboratory freezer alarms, and other space condition and equipment status alarms.
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
• Performs boiler blow-downs in the absence of the stationary engineer.
• Installs wall hung furnishings and equipment.
• Responds to work orders assigned by the department supervisor.
• Works in high containment areas when necessary. This involves getting the proper vaccinations, wearing personal protection equipment (PPE), and attending regularly scheduled training sessions. High containment areas can include biosafety level 3 (BSL3) facilities, animal holding rooms, confined space, and others. 
• Works closely with maintenance shop and assists when needed for other building system related tasks.
• Voluntarily fills in as after-hours on call mechanic when conditions dictate.
• Performs animal room preventive maintenance.
• Performs 2-3 rounds per shift on buildings and major equipment when working as after-hours on call mechanic.
• Monitors contractors as needed to ensure work is completed correctly.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 7:30 pm during training period (3-6 months)
• 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm after training period.
• Weekends, holidays & after hours as needed.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT: 

Emory NPRC in conjunction with Emory University conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which may include an INA and criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications, drug screening, health assessment, requirement of various vaccinations (including COVID-19 plus one booster if job requires hands-on contact with animals/NHP). Employment is contingent upon a clear background screening.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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