Sanitation Technician DCM Facilities - Comparative Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

6d • $15 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanitizes animal research procedure labs and supports spaces according to departmental SOPs and in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service. Stocks feed, bedding, and laboratory supplies including personnel protective equipment. Contributes to the quality animal care program that supports the research and teaching at WashU.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Animal Care Learning Program - Purina Institute, Animal Care Learning Program within 6 months - Purina Institute
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Cleaning Equipment
• Concern for Quality
• Floor Scrubbing Machines
• Lifting Equipment
• Material Handling Equipment
• Optimism
• Pallet Jack Operations
• Physical Abilities
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Sterilizing Equipment

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents general cleaning and housekeeping of support spaces and unoccupied holding rooms including washing walls, floors, equipment, air vents, sinks, doors, door frames, in accordance with departmental SOPs and in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service.
• Observes and supports good health and safety practices regarding the use of chemicals and heavy equipment such as floor machines, pallet jacks and motorized equipment handling large heavy equipment.
• Promptly reports any equipment problems to supervisor or manager.
• Receives, processes, labels and rotates shipments of animal feed, beddings and other supplies.
• Transports animal cages, water bottles, feed and bedding supplies within the animal facilities.
• Fills clean animal cages with proper amount of bedding and fills clean water bottles.
• Performs additional duties as required by supervisor/manager/department.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED