Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker-Lab Animal Resources

Posting Number : PG194425SP

Internal Recruitment :

Working Title :

Maintenance Mechanic / Animal Caretaker-Lab Animal Resources

Anticipated Hiring Range :

45,000 - $50,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule : Job Location :

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)

About the Department :

The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term “animal resources” includes not only animal housing facilities but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use. LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and reasonable use.

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

Essential Job Duties :

This position is responsible for routine animal husbandry tasks and facility maintenance for all Lab Animal Resources facilities. Works closely with the Director to manage facility / grounds operations at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Oversees students and other resources, to ensure that facility projects are successfully initiated and completed. This position is responsible for facility planning and maintenance, adhering to regulatory requirements and determining staff and student training needs as related to facility / grounds management. The position manages a large inventory of various agricultural equipment to accomplish these tasks.

Duties include :

• Position duties include feeding and watering animals, cleaning and maintaining their housing, dry lots, and cages. Safely catch, prepare animals for medical and teaching procedures.
• Position works in a secured facility in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research and is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and / or infectious diseases are present.
• Incumbent must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses. and may require the use of a respirator.
• Position will be constructing and repairing buildings, structures and fences to include basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Position also performs a variety of landscaping tasks such as mowing, weed trimming, cutting down trees, fertilizing, etc.
• Incumbent will ensure that equipment is in good working order including small engine, vehicle, UTV and tractor repair and maintenance.
• Incumbent will ensure facilities are in good condition / repair, and grounds are maintained so that they are outstanding in appearance to the public.
• Maintains pastures, paddocks, etc. to meet teaching and research needs of the farm; ie rotational grazing, etc.
• Position works closely with the Director in preparing facility budgets and recommends needed expenditures and revisions to the project budget.

Please note this is a physically demanding position that involves but is not limited to, the following :

Other Responsibilities :

Minimum Experience / Education :

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

Optional Guidelines : Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Other Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Required License or Certification :

Valid NC Driver's License required :

Commercial Driver's License Required? :

Job Open Date :

01 / 15 / 2025

Earliest Close Date (Positions will be posted until 5 : 00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) :

01 / 23 / 2025

Notice to Applicants :

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.

Special Instructions :

Please include as attachments a resume / CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number : 00111267

Position Type : SHRA

Position Classification Band Title :

Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades

Position Classification Band Level :

Journey

Position Classification Salary Range :

35,099 - $ 74,402

Salary Grade Equivalency :

GN08

Alternate Option :

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) :

Appointment :

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position :

Department Id :

193001 - Animal Resources

AA / EEO :

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Salary : $35,099 - $74,402