Maintenance Technician 2

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician 2 to perform routine and moderately complex daily and preventative maintenance, repair machinery, and assist in construction and refurbishment at our Production Site in Raleigh, NC.

Sign On Bonus - Up to $3000! (Internal CRL employees not eligible)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks to assist in the daily repair, preventative maintenance and construction of machinery and physical plant and expansion projects, including routine carpentry, masonry, electrical, heating/air-conditioning, plumbing, painting, mechanical and floor/wall coating installation.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment and power tools; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform scheduled inspections/repairs on all facilities systems.
• Examine machinery and equipment to diagnose trouble using basic mechanical tools and equipment. Disassemble machines and equipment and adjust, replace or repair broken or defective parts and pieces.
• Inspect completed mechanical repairs for quality, safety, and proper operation.
• Perform equipment calibration and preventative maintenance procedures as directed.
• Perform supply, delivery, distribution, and acquisition tasks as directed.
• May perform waste vacuum maintenance.
• Participate in snow removal and ice remediation activities such as shoveling and spreading de- icing agents on walkways and parking lots, where site weather conditions necessitate.
• Assist in moving office contents within site, including furniture, files, etc. as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance repairs and services.
• Respond to emergencies as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage, as scheduled in rotation.
• May provide guidance to less experienced/skilled utility workers.
• May operate yard equipment such as forklift and pickup truck including attaching and removing equipment such as snowplow blade.
• Take proper safety precautions and utilize appropriate safety gear/equipment in the performance of all duties.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.)
• Valid Drivers' License
• 3 to 5 years' experience in general building maintenance with mechanical and construction background.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00 / hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Research Models & Services
Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition.  As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.