Engineering Technician FM1

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Typical Duties

Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our team as a Engineering Technician. The Division of Animal Care Facility is seeking individuals who will be responsible for assisting our Equipment Manager with corrective maintenance projects on the Division of Animal Resources' (DAR) capital equipment with the goal of eventually being able to perform these tasks independently. This is a Monday-Friday position

-Perform routine preventative maintenance on various types of equipment owned by DAR.
The equipment includes, but is not limited to ventilation systems, steam autoclaves and wash
systems.

-Manage operations and maintenance of Hydropac pouch machine and processes under guidance
of Equipment Manager. This will include all maintenance of machine, ensuring daily and
emergency quantities are maintained, and ensuring any water testing protocols are followed.
Share responsibility of running Hydropac machine with the deliveries technician.

-Manage and maintain the warehouse under direction of Equipment Manager. This role will be
shared with the deliveries technician who will maintain PPE inventory and equipment manager
concentrating on other items stored at the warehouse.