Building Operations Technician (2nd Shift: 3:00PM-11:30PM)

Role Summary

Building Operations Technician (2nd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Supporting critical lab equipment by troubleshooting and repairing specialty systems such as Autoclaves/ Sterilizers, Industrial tunnel and cage washers, Liquid nitrogen freezers, CO‚ÇÇ incubators, Clean steam generators, Reverse osmosis and deionized water systems
• Responding to equipment and site emergencies, including 24/7 on-call support
• Collaborating with outside contractors and building management on repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems within restricted laboratories
• Monitoring and maintaining mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance of R&D labs and animal care facilities
• Responding to Dickson, Rees, Watchdog EX, and other BMS Environmental Monitoring Systems alarms
• Installing new lab equipment and using building systems to monitor performance
• Participating in AAALAC and IACUC inspections and ensuring compliance with their standards

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant technical building operations experience; an Associate‚Äôs or Bachelor‚Äôs degree is a plus
• A valid driver‚Äôs license recognized by New York State
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Strong experience with electrical and mechanical systems, including:
  • Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Working with 3-phase motors, large pumps, and steam systems for heating water and air-handling units
  • Reading and interpreting electrical drawings using ANSI and IEC standards

Skills

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication with excellent written and verbal skills
• Attention to detail and organizational ability
• Critical thinking and decision-making under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to urgent requests