Facilities Technician at Adecco USA

We are assisting a local client in the RTP area for a Facilifies Technician. This is a 1st shift, M-F, T-P opportunity.

Description
This is a full-time position to meet the facilities needs of R&D lab spaces. Primary responsibility is to maintain the ARC (Avian Research Center) Facilities in support of the R&D mission with the goal to identify and resolve any issues before they impact the mission of the ARC. Secondary responsibility to support the 1040 location R&D labs.

DUTIES:
• Follow all ARC Bio Hazard protocols and the proper disposal of Bio Hazardous waste
• Comply with all Biosecurity and Biosafety protocols
• Generate and maintain ARC facilities data records
• Monitor/Fulfill Work Orders in support of facilities operations
• Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical repairs including in rooms with active studies
• Monitor building/room air pressurizations to ensure proper air flow from biologically clean to biologically dirty areas
• Monitor and adjust temp, humidity, and water flow in study rooms
• Observe and correct activities impacting biological integrity and personal safety
• Support set up, maintenance, and repair of all lab specific equipment
• Install environmental controls and monitoring equipment
• Monitor on-site contractors
• On-Call Alarm response - Weekend and evening on call rotation
• Inventory/Order Pre-Filters, supplies
• Schedule Contractor performed PMs
• Perform Scheduled Preventative Maintenance:
• Daily:
o Monitor Pre-Filter / Study Room schedules, replace A/R
o Monitor room filters in study rooms
o Monitor Room temperatures and humidity
• Weekly:
o Drain Cage Washer steam generator boiler(s)
o Read and record Room pressures
o Inspect and clean study room lens caps and receptacles
o Check and repair water systems supplying study rooms
o Emergency Generator
Maintain operational integrity of backup systems to ensure environmental systems remain operational during adverse weather
o Check/replace room filter sleeves
o Read, record and analyze Manometer readings
o Inspect/renew study room water integrity
• Monthly:
o Cage washer
Validation, operations check, trouble shooting
o Inspect life safety systems
o Validate emergency backup systems
• Quarterly:
o Schedule PMs for critical vivarium systems
o ISO Pre-Filter Change (Bio Hazard)
• Semiannual:
o Schedule Air Compressor PMs
• Annually/Biannually- Change HEPA Filters per schedule

Education and Experience
• Minimum 2 years field experience in an R&D setting with trade school/high school/associates degree OR 5 years total field experience in a R&D setting or 5 years total field experience in a lab setting
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with HVAC systems
• Person must have good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good general computer skills with knowledge in E-mail, Internet, Microsoft Word are a plus for this position. Person must be a self-motivated individual who can work independently or in a team environment
• Must have the ability to lift 70 lbs frequently
• Must have a valid US driver license
• May be required to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Don’t delay, apply today!

Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance