For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Breed Site in Raleigh, NC . As the Maintenance Supervisor , you will coordinate and supervise the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems. You will perform the work of employees and other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct daily supervision and inspect work of assigned employees to ensure completeness. Schedule and prioritize work assignments of group members.

Determine material, equipment, and supplies to be used. Transfer equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary.

Coordinate or install, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related systems in all site buildings.

Coordinate or inspect, operate, and maintain the site's heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems (including boiler system).

Perform general repairs such as painting, patching walls, security hardware, hanging shelves and landscaping.

Coordinate renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities.

Coordinate and inspect major contract work on the site's electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other related systems.

Maintain repair records and other paperwork in compliance with GMP/GLP standards as applicable.

Assist in the interview and selection of qualified non-exempt personnel. Recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises. Partner with Human Resources and departmental management to assist in the handling of disciplinary issues. Draft appropriate personnel action paperwork.

Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Assist in the development, implementation, and delivery of departmental training programs; ensure that direct reports receive departmental orientation and necessary on-the-job training. Oversee maintenance of group training manual and training records.

Monitor performance of direct reports. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Assist in preparation and delivery of salary and performance reviews of direct reports.

Schedule overtime as authorized. Review and approve timecards. Coordinate vacation/time off schedules.

Recommend short-range operating objectives, organizational structure of direct reports and staffing requirements. Assist in the development of a departmental plan for backup and succession of key technical personnel.

May assist in development of departmental budget.

Ensure optimum performance of group function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.

Assist in the development, maintenance and communication of departmental systems and SOPs. Assist in the development and communication of job descriptions for subordinate positions as necessary.

Respond to emergencies as needed. Provide 24-hour on-call maintenance coverage, as scheduled in rotation.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.).

Six to eight years related experience in general building maintenance with mechanical and construction background. Or other related field experience.

Three to five years supervising high-performing maintenance professionals to deliver complex initiatives and/or work orders and assistance in cross-functional collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Current, valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

A valid license in at least one trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) is preferred.

Effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated computer/tablet skills (data input, word processing) required. The ability to work under pressure, vendor management skills, administrative skills, and knowledge of safety protocols.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Regularly lifts and/or moves equipment and materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves equipment and materials weighing up to 30-50 pounds, with assistance available for any material weighing over 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Occasionally works with chemicals that require the use of respirators. Medical clearance is required prior to using respirators.

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 / annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition. As the world's leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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