Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Core
Maintains, repairs, and installs specialized equipment and building systems within the Animal Resources Center (ARC) and research facilities to ensure minimal disruption to animal research operations.
Role type
Facilities Maintenance Specialist (IC)
Builds
Reliable operation of animal housing equipment, environmental control systems, and facility infrastructure for biomedical research.
Domain
Biomedical research facilities / Animal care infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and repair, building systems and HVAC maintenance, contractor coordination, environmental monitoring, equipment installation and diagnostics, report writing, physical labor (lifting, climbing, moving equipment)
Preferred skills
Academic environment experience, biomedical research background, shop equipment repair, machine tools, welding, Building Automation Systems (BAS) familiarity
Technologies
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on specialized equipment; coordinate with vendors and internal teams for facility projects and renovations; monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, lights) and verify building system operation; assist with equipment installation, uncrating, and relocation; generate reports on facility findings and maintenance activities; manage contractor schedules and verify work completion.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
