Johns Hopkins Research Animal Resources (RAR) is seeking an Animal Cage Washer who will provide clean and sterilized living environments for research animals. **This is a Bargaining Unit Position** Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Operates mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves and other sanitizing equipment. * Maintains adequate levels of cage wash chemicals. * Scrapes and empties pans and cages of soiled bedding. * Pre-cleans large animal cages for cage wash machinery. * De-scales rabbit pans. * Prepares clean rodent cages for autoclaving to include food, bedding, water bottles and appropriate covering. * Loads assembled cages onto transport racks in preparation for sterilization by steam autoclave. Loads, operates and unloads steam autoclaves. * Places processed bedding, feed and other related items into assembled, sanitized cages. * Maintains detailed records of maintenance schedules, detergent and disinfectant use, cage washer and autoclave performance tests. * Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on autoclaves and cage washers. * Disposes waste materials. * Sweeps, mops and disinfects cage wash areas at the end of each shift and takes all trash to dumpster. * Receives and stocks feed and bedding in storage area. * Understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions. * Able to read and write in order to maintain records, read instructions, labels, etc. * Will interact and work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner. * Available to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays Physical Requirements * Stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis. * Lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. * Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis. * Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment. * Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete. Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred. Preferred Qualifications * * * Classified Title: BU Animal Cage Washer-SSR Job Posting Title (Working Title): Animal Cage Washer (Research Animal Resources) Role/Level/Range: USKILLD4/01/BU Starting Salary Range: $19.00 per hour, increases to $22.00 after 12 months Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F / 8-430 or 7-330 / some weekends and holidays FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: Research Animal Resources Personnel area: University Administration