Maintenance/Janitorial Specialist

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of The Position

• General facility maintenance including interior and exterior maintenance.
• Service and repair laboratory equipment and well as send out for repair, if needed.
• Build shelves, carts, and perform minor carpentry projects.
• Clean and fill sand-blasting machines.
• Replace air filters, service, maintain air compressors and elevator.
• Auxiliary in setting up annual service calls and inspections.
• Replace and repair fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures.
• Maintain tools, janitorial and maintenance equipment in an organized manner.
• Order and stock repair parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on all machinery such as milling machines.
• Initiate Preventative Maintenance program, create tracking/log for equipment, ensure equipment maintenance to manufacturer’s standards. Also manage equipment warranties and schedule warranty preventative maintenance.
• Train in Lock out Tag Out and oversee LOTO program.
• Active lab safety committee member.
• Perform daily janitorial duties as assigned of the laboratory, including but not limited to department trash removal, general clean up, etc.
• Service and maintain autoclave as well as submit testing strips for testing monthly.
• Conduct and oversee lab remodels as needed.
• Assist in relocation efforts as needed.
• Work with vendors to get quotes on equipment and remodeling projects.
• Manage equipment warranties/timing and preventative maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance.
• Knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand and follow written or oral instructions and to establish effective working relationships.

Minimum Education And Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Preferred: 5 years previous maintenance experience.

Hazardous Materials Or Equipment Used

• All equipment and chemicals utilized in the laboratory for production or maintenance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time repeated bending and kneeling.
• Must be able to work from ladders or aerial work platforms.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The team member may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.

Benefits

Employee benefits include: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!