The Office of Animal Resources is seeking temporary employees to assist and train with OAR staff. Position pays $16.00 per hour. 

• Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures, isolation rooms, buildings, and equipment, adhering to established policies for maintaining pathogen free environments and containment of animals exposed to infectious diseases. 
• Performs all aspects of sterilization, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and prioritization.  Sterilizes items per manufacturer’s instructions, verifies correct parameters used for all equipment.
• Assembles caging carts in accordance with facility cart orders.   Performs duties in a high stress environment. 
• Operates mechanical equipment, such as autoclaves, ventilated racks, and cage washers. Checks for and reports failures in heating and ventilation systems to supervisor. 
• Transports animals, equipment, and supplies using carts or motorized vehicles. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduation or equivalent.

Position may have Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Risk

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Position Qualifications:

 Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to read, write and follow directions.

 Desirable Qualifications

·         Previous cleaning experience

• Experience using cleaning equipment