Sanitation Tech DCM Facilities

About the role

Sanitize animal research procedure labs and support spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service. Stock feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment. Contribute to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at Washington University. This position may require work on weekends and Holidays.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents general cleaning and housekeeping of support spaces and unoccupied holding rooms including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames, in accordance with departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service.
• Observes and supports good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and heavy equipment such as floor machines, pallet jacks and motorized equipment handling large heavy equipment.
• Reports promptly any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
• Receives, processes, labels and rotates shipments of animal feed, beddings and other supplies.
• Transports animal cages, water bottles, feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities.
• Fills clean animal cages with proper amount of bedding and fills clean water bottles.
• Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.

Working Conditions

• Job Location/Working Conditions Requires extensive safety training
• Stockroom or warehouse
• Alternative work schedules
• Exposure to chemicals
• High noise environment
• Requires protective devices
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements
• Exposure to moving machinery

Education

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Salary Range

$15.25 - $20.29 / Hourly

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.