Operates and maintains building air handling units, refrigeration machinery, auxiliary equipment and other plant mechanical equipment, including but not limited to vacuum, air conditioning, coolant and heating, ventilation, fume hoods, bio-safety cabinets, water systems, compressed air, specialty water (DI, RO, WFI, etc.) and exhaust systems. Maintain proper temperature, pressure, humidity, or other operating conditions necessary to meet client's needs.
Observe and adjust related valves, switches, recorders, charts, indicators, and thermometers for control purposes.
Keep logs of and maintain required conditions throughout assigned areas, anticipate and detect equipment failure.
Locate trouble or faulty equipment and make necessary adjustments, replacements, or tear down for repairs to prevent loss in scientific media, research, or manufacturing.
Overhauls and installs equipment, as required.
Advises and instructs others assisting the equipment operations and in performing maintenance and repair work.
Assist with the replacement of fan motors on HVAC equipment.
Conducts testing and documentation for fume hood and exhaust lab device certifications as specified in the site standard.
May be assigned to install, periodically monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, repair or upgrade building automation systems.
Works with minimal supervision in a team based environment while maintaining knowledge of, and compliance with, all applicable codes, regulations, SOP's, and work instructions, as required.
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Achieves and maintains all appropriate certifications, as well as a working knowledge of all applicable codes and regulations related to the field.
Must have a Universal Freon Recovery license and valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to adequately perform required job functions.
Able to lift, bend, and move in such a way as to perform job tasks in a safe and approved manner.
Able to operate required hand/power tools, test instrumentation and equipment required by this trade in a safe and approved manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Environmental conditions will vary based on the job being performed.
Work may take place in either the maintenance shop and/or in the plant depending upon the job requirements.
Could include working outside in winter and summer.