Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Job description

Department BSD ARC - Facilities Maintenance & Infrastructure About the Department: The mission of the Animal Resources Center (ARC) is to assist investigators in performing their animal research while ensuring appropriate and humane care of all laboratory animals. The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at The University of Chicago is responsible for the use and care of all research animals on campus. The ARC manages 6 facilities and a business office. Its sections are as follows: husbandry, maintenance, operations, veterinary care, finance and administration. The unit merged with the Office of Shared Research Facilities managing all of the BSD cores on campus. Job Summary: The Facilities Maintenance Specialist role supports the maintenance, operation, and reliability of specialized equipment within the Animal Resources Center (ARC) and research facilities. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues efficiently. The position also supports facility projects, contractor activities, and equipment installations while helping ensure minimal disruption to rese...