DescriptionUniversity of Colorado Anschutz MedicalCampus

Department: Office ofLaboratory Animal Resources (OLAR)

JobTitle: Facility Support            

Position #708498 – Requisition #17186 * Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers * The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectivelywith students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

 WhoWe Are:

A national leader in health care and life sciences,CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center inColorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora,Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilitiesin the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the healthsciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinicalcare all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health carefields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to thepatient’s bedside. Read CU Anschutz QuickFacts here.

 The Office of LaboratoryAnimal Resources (OLAR) department hasan opening for a full-time UniversityStaff (unclassified) Facility Support position.

 JobSummary:

The purpose of this full-timeposition is to facilitate the normal day-to-day operations of the Center forComparative Medicine. This position ensures appropriate sanitation of thegeneral use areas and hallways in a secure vivarium. This position will beresponsible for stocking and inventory control of all personal protectiveequipment, general use supplies, laundry, and cleaning supplies. This positionwill also; ensure appropriate trash removal, sort and prepare carcasses for disposal,monitor the pest control program, procure animal feed and other supplies, and performminor building repairs.

 Examplesof Work Performed:

Performsminor facility repairs and painting. Repairs include fixing the floor scrubber,patching/repairing holes in the wall, general equipment repair, replacement ofwheels and bent shelves, and fixing watering valves/Lixits for large animals. Paintswalls, doors, and metal equipment.

Providessanitation by steaming, fogging or foaming of rooms, corridors, hallways, wallsand doors within the facility.

Performsupkeep of disinfection station, footbaths and disinfection bottles throughmaintenance, filling, and the manual transportation of the footbaths

Overseesthe facilities’ pest control program and keeps accurate records/documentationof that program

Evaluatesequipment to determine if equipment can be repaired and makes requests forparts orders

Maintainsfloor scrubber, air readers, and drop detectors

Permanentlymarks supplies; installs utensil holders, hand soap dispensers, shelving,hooks, and other performs installation projects

Performspreventive maintenance for the tissue digester for the gaskets and the pumps

Removesthe heavy animal carcasses from refrigerators and freezers. Empties, thaws andcleans carcass freezers

Assembleslarge equipment such as carts, racks, cabinets, and chairs

Performshose reel repair and replaces broken glove boxes

Cross-trainswith dock support position to assume responsibilities for that position in theevent that the dock person is absent

Workswith dock support position for large facility projects, including;decontamination, sanitation, painting, equipment adjustments and equipmentassembly

Movementand organization of materials

Liftsand transports the de-conned equipment

Deliversand stores heavy equipment

Stackspallets of feed and supplies

Assists with cage wash operations as needed

Performsother duties as assigned

This description is asummary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it isnot intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change fromtime to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add ordelete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/orhiring authority.

QualificationsMinimumQualifications:

• Thetasks performed do not require any specific previous education or experience.However, mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are required.
• Thisclass requires the individual to perform physical work involving general tasksincluding hauling, lifting, and moving.

Conditionsof Employment:

• NOTE:This position has been designated as essential personnel, “Subject to call 24hours per day, seven days per week” and may be required to carry a pager.Position may also be required to “Stay over late” or “Come in early” to “Cover”shifts, as needed and may be required to respond to any emergencies as needed.If hired, you will be required to provide effective off-hours phone contactinfo for emergency call-in purposes.
• Mustpossess and maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s License by the timeof hire
• Mustbe willing and able to sit, climb stairs, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, bend,and reach above shoulders on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation
•  Must be willing and able to lift and carry upto 50 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without accommodation
• Mustbe willing and able to push and pull up to 100 lbs. on an occasional basis,with or without accommodation
• Mustbe willing able to use peripheral vision, and type/enter data on an occasionalbasis
• Mustbe willing and able to stand and walk on a frequent basis, with or withoutaccommodation
• Mustbe willing and able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. on a frequent basis, withor without accommodation
• Mustbe willing and able to use near and far vision and depth perception on afrequent basis
• Mustbe willing and able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. on a constant basis, withor without accommodation
• Mustbe willing and able to handle, finger and feel on a constant basis
• Mustbe willing and able to use hearing and verbal communication on a constant basis
• Mustbe willing and able to work with dead animal carcasses
• Mustbe willing and able to operate moving equipment or work around machinery ormoving equipment
• Mustbe willing able to work around noise and vibrations
• Mustbe willing and able to work straight or rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
• Mustbe willing and able to work around hazardous chemicals/solvents, infectiousagents, radioactive agents and work in hazardous conditions
• Mustbe willing and able to walk on uneven surfaces and work in small, confinedspaces
• Mustbe willing and able to wear appropriate respiratory and hearing protection asrequired

PreferredQualifications:

• Experiencekeeping activity logs
• Experiencein an animal research facility
• Experienceprocessing dead animal carcasses
• Experienceoperating complex machinery

Competencies:

• Excellentoral communication skills with the ability to exchange and collect information
• Abilityto handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Abilityto communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to checkfor typographical, grammatical and spelling errors
• Computerskills that includes experience with e-mail and word processing
• Knowledgeof an animal research facility
• Abilityto maintain an activity log
• Planningand organization skills
• Mechanicalability
• Physicalability

Salaryand Benefits:

• Thehiring salary range for this position has been established at $31,000 to $36,000and is commensurate with skills and experience
• Thisposition is eligible for overtime compensation
• Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.
• Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.
• Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

 Diversityand Equity:

• Pleaseclick here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
• TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
• TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees. 

Job Category: Facilities/Labor,Trades & Crafts
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Sep 17, 2019
Unposting Date: Oct 1, 2019, 10:59:00 PM