Facilities Maintenance Specialist

2 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Tekwissen Full time
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician

Join TekWissen Group, a leading workforce management provider, in a dynamic role that requires a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the R&D mission of a global animal health company.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the ARC (Avian Research Center) Facilities, ensuring the smooth operation of R&D lab spaces, and supporting the 1040 location R&D labs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with all ARC Bio Hazard protocols and proper disposal of Bio Hazardous waste
  • Comply with all Biosecurity and Biosafety protocols
  • Generate and maintain ARC facilities data records
  • Monitor and fulfill Work Orders in support of facilities operations
  • Perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, including in rooms with active studies
  • Monitor building and room air pressurizations to ensure proper air flow from biologically clean to biologically dirty areas
  • Monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, and water flow in study rooms
  • Observe and correct activities impacting biological integrity and personal safety
  • Support the setup, maintenance, and repair of all lab-specific equipment
  • Install environmental controls and monitoring equipment
  • Monitor on-site contractors
  • Participate in on-call alarm response, including weekend and evening rotations
  • Inventory and order pre-filters and supplies
  • Schedule contractor-performed PMs
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance
Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Semiannual Tasks
  • Daily: Monitor pre-filter and study room schedules, replace A/R; monitor room filters in study rooms; monitor room temperatures and humidity
  • Weekly: Drain cage washer steam generator boiler(s); read and record room pressures; inspect and clean study room lens caps and receptacles; check and repair water systems supplying study rooms; emergency generator; maintain operational integrity of backup systems to ensure environmental systems remain operational during adverse weather; check and replace room filter sleeves; read, record, and analyze manometer readings; inspect and renew study room water integrity
  • Monthly: Cage washer validation, operations check, and troubleshooting; inspect life safety systems; validate emergency backup systems
  • Quarterly: Schedule PMs for critical vivarium systems; ISO pre-filter change (Bio Hazard)
  • Semiannual: Schedule air compressor PMs; annually/biannually change HEPA filters per schedule
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of 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 of experience working with HVAC systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; good general computer skills with knowledge in email, internet, and Microsoft Word
  • Self-motivated individual who can work independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to lift 70 lbs frequently
  • Valid US driver's license
  • May be required to work overtime to meet deadlines

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.



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