Role Summary The Vivarium Technician I will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the vivarium facility and its associated laboratory and equipment. Role Responsibilities • Clean and sanitize animal caging and ancillary equipment • Cleaning and maintenance of empty animal rooms • Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory facility and equipment throughout the vivarium • Clean, maintain, and stock animal receiving garage, waste garage, autoclave, vivarium bathrooms, and PPE stations • Collect, discard, and store vivarium waste appropriately • Operation and maintenance of pressure washers, rack washers and biowaste autoclave • Maintenance and cleaning of vivarium bathrooms and hallways • Data collection and review • Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities, including but not limited to adjusting and minor repairs to cleaning equipment and routine inspections • Maintain cagewash facilities in a clean and organized manner, in adherence with all SOP and facility requirements • Understand the functions and operations of all cage wash equipment • Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects • Notify facilities of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs • Follow all health and safety regulations • Ability to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment weighing over 50 lbs. • Other duties as assigned Role Requirements • HS Diploma/GED required. • 1 year of janitorial or animal care support preferred • Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies • Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets preferred • Basic understanding of Microsoft Office core applications Behavioral Expectations • Dependability • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Ability to multi-task Special Requirements • This role works predominately in a laboratory setting. There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of and/or exposure to animal tissues and zoonotic organisms. • Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators. • Physical activity including lifting (up to 75lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing and ascending ladder without restriction. • Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. • Ability to spend most of the day standing and/or walking. • Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts with short notice.