NEIDL Control Tech I, National Emerging Infectious Disease Lab

Boston University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The NEIDL Control Tech I monitors, adjusts, and maintains a comfortable and safe environment through the facilities’ Building Automation Systems (BAS) and customer interaction. As the first responder to BAS alarm conditions, the technician dispatches appropriate response personnel and troubleshoots applicable systems through the BAS to identify probable causes and possible remote interventions. The role requires quick, accurate, and efficient responses during emergencies while maintaining professionalism. The technician coordinates and assigns activities for staff in Facilities Management and Environmental Health and Safety by receiving and dispatching service calls, requests for assistance, and reports of emergency, contingency, and disaster situations, and by recording and assigning work to the NEIDL Facilities Department. The role also supports building-system maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, lab decontamination, and re-commissioning. The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) is a network facility studying infectious diseases and developing diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics. It includes BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories and BSL-4 laboratories designed for the highest level of containment. Employment or affiliation may be subject to background, medical clearance, training, and security requirements. Continued employment or affiliation depends on adherence to applicable safety and security rules, procedures, protocols, and training requirements. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently or in a group.
Successfully pass NEIDL and associated background checks at hire and continue to meet the background-check standards throughout employment.
Proficiency with common computer software, including Windows operating systems and office suites.
Meet applicable suitability, medical clearance, training, and security requirements for NEIDL employment or affiliation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens controls equipment.
Experience in a high-containment laboratory.
Experience with HVAC systems.
Experience with electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor the NEIDL Building Automation System (BAS) for alerts and alarms.
Notify NEIDL occupants of BAS alerts and alarms.
Coordinate initial emergency response with Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities, and Public Safety.
Assist Facilities mechanics with building-system and equipment maintenance by manipulating the BAS.
Assist Facilities mechanics with troubleshooting and repairing controls equipment.
Assist in testing building systems.
Assist with laboratory decontamination and re-commissioning by manipulating the BAS.
Train on and follow established safety procedures, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in NEIDL laboratories.
Receive and dispatch calls for service, requests for assistance, and reports of emergency, contingency, and disaster situations; record and assign work to the NEIDL Facilities Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.