Department:Comparative Medicine-621500
Career Area:Facilities and Skilled Trades
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Posting Open Date :02/06/2025
Application Deadline:02/17/2025
Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:Specialty Trades Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN10
Working Title:Maintenance Support Specialist
Position Number:20068974
Vacancy ID:P020102
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30pm
Overtime, weekends, & holidays occasionally
Work Location:CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$51,250-$71,726
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is responsible for the care of all vertebrate animals on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) campus. DCM is committed to programs of excellence in veterinary care and laboratory animal management practices for all species used in UNC-CH research endeavors.
A staff of more than 170 professional, technical, and administrative personnel provides quality animal care to a daily population of over 200,000 animals located in 26 animal facilities on and off the UNC campus. Federal funding and foundations sponsor over $1 billion in research on the UNC campus conducted by the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Pharmacy, as well as the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology.
A major responsibility of the Division’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and laboratory technicians is the health care and humane use of all animals. The Division’s program is reviewed semi-annually by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and has been accredited by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 1973. DCM and the University also meet U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Public Health Service standards and regulations. As laboratory animal specialists they provide a comprehensive program of veterinary care, offer technical advice and assistance, and provide needed laboratory and research core services for teaching and research purposes.
Position Summary:The Senior Support Specialist will be responsible for the comprehensive service and preventative maintenance for a wide variety of complex research equipment throughout the division including autoclaves, rack and tunnel washers, automation, robotics and bedding dispensers within all animal housing areas including BSL1, 2 and 3 levels. They will create and maintain appropriate schedules, manage required support supplies and parts inventory, and train others on frequent maintenance tasks in support of DCM’s high-level equipment needs. Maintaining a high standard of customer service and operational efficiency is essential. Weekend and holiday work is required occasionally. Emergency duties required during adverse weather and/or other emergency situations.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.
* Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
* Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
* Professional oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with others and foster positive relationships with coworkers and researchers.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:* Universal CFC certification.
* Experience with robotics.
* Understanding of Laboratory Animal Medicine practices and needs.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements :* Ability to move/lift items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Requires prolonged and/or repetitive reaching, bending, and twisting.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements:Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally, Evening work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License
