GENERAL MECHANIC, NEIDL Facilities

Boston University•Boston, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is a General Mechanic within the Office of Facilities Management at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory on the Boston University Medical Campus. The individual will be part of the maintenance team responsible for executing both the preventive and reactive maintenance within the NEIDL at BUMC. The focus of the individual’s tasks will be associated with the operation of the Biological Safety Laboratories (BSL) including core infrastructure and ancillary support systems.

Requirements

Work assignments of a General Mechanic span multiple trades (i.e., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). This position will be the principal resource for electrical systems.
Participate in and successfully complete on going safety training required to access active BSL2, 3, and 4 laboratories.
Must attend certificate training provided by BUMC: ex. Lockout tag out, NFPA, Hazardous communication.

Responsibilities

Perform system tests on generators, fire alarm systems, security systems, switchgear, and other systems as assigned.
Performs inspection rounds and records the information into the appropriate files and databases.
Performs scheduled, corrective, and reactive maintenance on base building systems, laboratory support systems, and in laboratories including active BSL2, 3 and 4 laboratories.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the building HVAC and control systems and related components for safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation.
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment including but not limited to high- and low-pressure steam lines, steam traps, pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, humidifiers, drain lines, plumbing vents, Effluent Decontamination System, pH neutralization system, etc.
Replace motors, belts, bearings, pump seals and adjust alignment.
Installs, maintains and calibrates Building Automation System (BAS) components related to base building and laboratory systems.
Prepare stock orders for purchase.
Ensures work areas are clean and free of debris upon completion of all tasks.
May mentor other mechanics on maintenance of specific systems.
Responds to calls from the Control Center and will be part of an overtime rotation with the other Mechanics.
Work with and support and escort contracted service providers as necessary.
Perform all other duties as assigned for the maintenance and support of the NEIDL facilities operations