Company:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Engineering Technician FM1
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code
Recruitment Pool
All Applicants
Posting Number
req6158
Unit
VP Research MBU
Department
Animal Care Facility
Department Website Link
Location
VCU
Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Summary:
Welcome to VCU ... a world unlike any other.
We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 "most innovative" public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.
Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.
Together, we can be unstoppable!
Typical Duties
Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our team as a Engineering Technician. The Division of Animal Care Facility is seeking individuals who will be responsible for assisting our Equipment Manager with corrective maintenanceprojects on the Division of Animal Resources' (DAR) capital equipment with the goal of eventuallybeing able to perform these tasks independently. This is a Monday-Friday position
-Perform routine preventative maintenance on various types ofequipment owned by DAR.
The equipment includes, but is not limited to ventilationsystems, steam autoclaves and wash
systems.
-Manage operations and maintenance of Hydropac pouch machineand processes under guidance
of Equipment Manager. This will include all maintenance ofmachine, ensuring daily and
emergency quantities are maintained, and ensuring any watertesting protocols are followed.
Share responsibility of running Hydropac machine with thedeliveries technician.
-Manage and maintain the warehouse under direction ofEquipment Manager. This role will be
shared with the deliveries technician who will maintain PPEinventory and equipment manager
concentrating on other items stored at the warehouse.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
-Previous experience with steam,pneumatic and chemicals in an industrial setting
-Previous experience with forklifts,box trucks, pallet jacks
-Strong analytical and troubleshootingexperience
-Technical/trade school or training
Minimum Qualifications
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Prior experience working with mechanical and electricalsystems and/or facilities experience
-Knowledge of MS office products
-Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
-Ability to use hand tools and electrical multi-meters
-Willingness to work with and around animals in a researchenvironment
-Valid Driver's License and ability to drive VCU ownedvehicles
-Demonstrated experience working in andfostering a diverse and inclusive environment
Typical Experience
-Skills employed include basic diagnostic and repair of electrical, mechanical,
pneumatic, steam, plumbing and electronic systems.
ORP Eligible : No
VCU Job Title : Engineering Technician 17231N1-17233N
FLSA
University Employee
Job FTE
100
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Restricted Position
Yes
E-Class
UF - University Employee FT
Job Category
University Employee
ORP Eligible
No
Salary Range
$50,000-$60,000
Compensation Type
Salaried
Target Hire Date
9/5/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Niki Boyd
Documents Needed to Apply
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code
Recruitment Pool
All Applicants
Posting Number
req6158
Unit
VP Research MBU
Department
Animal Care Facility
Department Website Link
Location
VCU
Address
907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Summary:
Welcome to VCU ... a world unlike any other.
We combine learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 "most innovative" public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs.
Here, your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay and mission-driven work. We advance a conscientious drive to support a climate where excellence and success for all people are valued and differences are celebrated.
Together, we can be unstoppable!
Typical Duties
Office of Research & Innovation, Division of Animal Resources invites applicants to apply for an outstanding opportunity to join our team as a Engineering Technician. The Division of Animal Care Facility is seeking individuals who will be responsible for assisting our Equipment Manager with corrective maintenanceprojects on the Division of Animal Resources' (DAR) capital equipment with the goal of eventuallybeing able to perform these tasks independently. This is a Monday-Friday position
-Perform routine preventative maintenance on various types ofequipment owned by DAR.
The equipment includes, but is not limited to ventilationsystems, steam autoclaves and wash
systems.
-Manage operations and maintenance of Hydropac pouch machineand processes under guidance
of Equipment Manager. This will include all maintenance ofmachine, ensuring daily and
emergency quantities are maintained, and ensuring any watertesting protocols are followed.
Share responsibility of running Hydropac machine with thedeliveries technician.
-Manage and maintain the warehouse under direction ofEquipment Manager. This role will be
shared with the deliveries technician who will maintain PPEinventory and equipment manager
concentrating on other items stored at the warehouse.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
-Previous experience with steam,pneumatic and chemicals in an industrial setting
-Previous experience with forklifts,box trucks, pallet jacks
-Strong analytical and troubleshootingexperience
-Technical/trade school or training
Minimum Qualifications
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Prior experience working with mechanical and electricalsystems and/or facilities experience
-Knowledge of MS office products
-Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
-Ability to use hand tools and electrical multi-meters
-Willingness to work with and around animals in a researchenvironment
-Valid Driver's License and ability to drive VCU ownedvehicles
-Demonstrated experience working in andfostering a diverse and inclusive environment
Typical Experience
-Skills employed include basic diagnostic and repair of electrical, mechanical,
pneumatic, steam, plumbing and electronic systems.
ORP Eligible : No
VCU Job Title : Engineering Technician 17231N1-17233N
FLSA
University Employee
Job FTE
100
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Restricted Position
Yes
E-Class
UF - University Employee FT
Job Category
University Employee
ORP Eligible
No
Salary Range
$50,000-$60,000
Compensation Type
Salaried
Target Hire Date
9/5/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Niki Boyd
Documents Needed to Apply
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