Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

Perform complex and routine activities for operation and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and animal care support systems. Diagnose equipment and system failures, providing corrective actions and recommendations. Develop and evaluate performance and reliability of test equipment, determining types and number of tests to be performed. Recommend modifications to testing equipment and analyze results. Use blueprints, sketches, and schematics to instruct laboratory support staff in construction and modification techniques. Develop time and cost estimates, material requirements, and methodology, while also ordering materials and supplies. Set up and operate machinery, hand and power tools, and other equipment for the fabrication, testing, and modification of instruments, equipment, components, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation and maintenance of complex machinery, equipment, and instruments.
• Diagnose equipment and system failures, providing corrective actions and recommendations.
• Develop and evaluate performance and reliability of test equipment.
• Use blueprints, sketches, and schematics for construction and modification.
• Instruct laboratory support staff in construction and modification techniques.
• Develop time and cost estimates, material requirements, and methodology.
• Set up and operate machinery, hand and power tools, and other equipment for fabrication, testing, and modification.

Essential Skills

• Experience and knowledge in operation and maintenance of complex machinery, equipment, and instruments.
• Knowledge of electronics, including PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Electrical, mechanical, repair, and service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills; proven experience working with a team.
• Accuracy, reliability, and good attention to detail.
• Good math and analytic skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Why Work Here?

This University is a top employer in the state. Once employed, you will have access to other positions throughout the campus that are only posted internally. The University offers great benefits for direct employees.

Work Environment

This position requires close work with laboratory animals. The environment contains allergens associated with those animals and may pose a zoonotic disease transmission hazard. You will use industrial and sterilizing equipment, work in high noise areas that may require hearing protection, and be exposed to wet, slippery work surfaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, Connecticut.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.05 - $31.05/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2025.