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Maintenance Technician I
Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)
Horsham, PA, US, 19044
Job Summary
BASIC SUMMARY: Perform assigned duties and assists in providing mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and other trade skills to meet the needs of the physical plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled on facility equipment. • Perform physical plant repairs in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, etc. • Replace belts, pulleys, motors, bearings, etc. • Dismantle and relocates equipment. • Perform exterior building and grounds maintenance. • Perform other related duties as assigned. • Must be available to respond to facility emergencies on an as-needed basis, in accordance with the Company's On-Call Policy.
The pay range for this position is $18 and $24 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location
Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS: • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required • Experience: 3-5 years experience in the trades field strongly preferred. Electrical maintenance experience strongly preferred. • Certification/Licensure: Driver's License • Other: Must have knowledge of general trade skills and a specialized ability in one area (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc); the ability to organize work load to effectively accomplish tasks in a timely manner; the ability to work effectively alone and with other; and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Valid Driver's License needed. Must have basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach overhead, as well as crouch and kneel. Also required is the ability to push and pull objects, the repetitive use of hands and feet and the ability to work with equipment and machinery. Occasional requirement to lift/carry 50 lbs, balance, and drive Company vehicles.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Various working conditions; noise level will vary. Work environment is inside and outside of buildings, causing exposure to the elements. Occasional exposure to dust, gas, and fumes.
About Safety Assessment Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.
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 crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job posted: 2023-05-06
