JOB DESCRIPTION: Fabricates, repairs, and maintains primate housing and caging, enrichment devices and research apparatus. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and schematic drawings according to welding and/or fabricating equipment.
Installs and maintains water main supply lines, natural gas supply lines, sewer mains, detention/retention ponds, general grading and tree/stump removal. Installs and maintains building electrical including lighting and power distribution, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Performs installation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Operates various heavy equipment including wheeled and tracked machines, forklift trucks and aerial lift equipment. Abides by and monitors staff compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintains vehicle fleet including vans, trucks, golf carts, and heavy equipment. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of an industrial shop, research facility, or machine shop. Welding experience, preferably in manufacturing environment, is preferred. Must be familiar with common welding terms, symbols and procedures including metal fabricating, grinding and finishing tools. Basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills. Ability to perform various welding operations including MIG, TIG and Arc is preferred. Must be able to work outside in the elements. A valid driver's license is required. Ability to stand, bend, stoop and twist and occasionally lift heavy equipment in a myriad of weather conditions. |
Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. |
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