ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the Chief Facility Engineer in the continued operation of the core plant and equipment used in research operations, including any emergencies that may arise.
- Completes work order requests for general maintenance items in a timely and efficient manner.
- Performs maintenance and upkeep on the exterior building, parking lot, outside lighting, patios and garage gate, as required. Checks, cleans, and repairs building and lab equipment.
- Starts up and shuts down the boilers daily, which includes blow down and safety checks.
- Responsible for equipment and plant service, repair, and preventative maintenance. Actively identifies problems or potential situations and works with the Chief Facility Engineer to determine the course of action necessary.
- Actively researches and makes recommendations on system improvements for the purpose of better efficiency and/or cost savings.
- Performs minor repairs on laboratory equipment including CO2 manifold delivery system, air compressors, DI water system, vacuum system, environmental rooms, hoods, pumps, ice machines, centrifuges, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Oversees the contracted maintenance of Glassware and Animal Facilities. Performs the daily and monthly inspections and/or testing of DI water system, emergency generator, safety equipment, air conditioning and heating units.
- Performs routine repair and maintenance of the building including floors, walls, ceiling tiles, doors, drains, restrooms, lunchrooms, darkrooms, laboratories, electrical wiring, plumbing, lighting and remodeling.
- Maintains logs, records and service manuals. Maintains and supervises preventative maintenance contracts.
- Responds to equipment and building alarms during the night shift. Inspects and maintains all facility gases located in individual labs and common areas.
LEVELING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 7 to 10 years prior experience in Facility Engineering. Must demonstrate ability to read blueprints, tech manuals and manufacturer's data. Must have computer skills and be familiar with MS Office and Facility Preventative Maintenance programs. Must have working knowledge of diagnostic equipment, carpentry and machine shop tools. Should also have a working knowledge of OSHA, Cal-OSHA, HazMat, building, fire and other codes. Must be able to provide 24-hour emergency response during on-call rotation.
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LIAI is an independent non-profit research institutelocated on the UCSD campus.
LIAI is an equalopportunity employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
