Animal Cage Wash Technician I

Dirty Cage Wash Duties: Break down animal caging, remove soiled bedding, and hose down equipment prior to washing. Load and unload cage and tunnel washers and operate equipment according to established procedures. Remove facility trash and handle hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures. Clean Side Cage Wash Duties: Assemble clean caging and prepare equipment for autoclaving. Process facility laundry, including loading dryers and folding clean laundry. Maintain clean and orderly cage wash and support areas. Assist with caging repairs and rack changes as needed. Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands: Ability to preform work that requires continuous bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking. Work requires reaching overhead, pushing and pulling of equipment. Work on the dirty side cage wash area is performed in a wet, humid environment. Repetitive hand motion (dumping and filling caging, loading and unloading racks, autoclaves, and tunnel washer). Ability to be medically cleared to wear a respirator. There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level; this occurs on both sides when tunnel washer is in operation. Hearing protection will be provided. Employees are frequently required to lift/move/transport a certain amount of weight. There are avariety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals in a work setting. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Preferred Qualifications: FLSA Non‑Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Veterinary and Animal Care Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $16.50 - $18.75 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 2 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level OC1 Job Family Animal Care Job Function Veterinary & Animal Care Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Kimberly Gonzalez | kimari10@arizona.edu Open Date 10/6/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.