Building Technician 3 - Temporary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Sequim (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician within the Facilities & Infrastructure Operations Division. The role involves routine facility walk-throughs, preventative and corrective maintenance, and support for R&D equipment installation.

You will coordinate with custodial and grounds teams, operate light equipment, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/ AA or higher and 4 years of related experience -OR-
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience required
• Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of DOE facilities and working environment.
• Experience performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities, coordinating custodial, pest control, grounds maintenance, and exterior building upkeep.
• Demonstrated customer service experience with diverse stakeholders and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily walk-throughs of facilities to assess general conditions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Perform piping repairs, fix pumps, drywall repair, grounds, moving, and painting.
• Use of Forklift, Bobcat, and other small equipment.
• Support R&D work activities and installation of equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Core Team and occupant research organizations.
• Assist with shipping and receiving functions.
• Execute tasks supporting engineering and maintenance activities across facilities, mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, and plans.
• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure safety and reliability of equipment/systems.
• Coordinate facility outages, postings, and inspections.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Customer service

Facilities coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

Technical Institute Graduate (TIG) / AA or higher

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Bobcat

Job description

Overview

At PNNL,our core capabilities are dividedamongmajor departmentsthat werefer to asDirectorateswithinthe Lab,focused on a specific area of scientific research orother function, with its own leadership teamand dedicated budget.

Ourdirectorates related toMission Support & OperationsincludeOffice ofGeneral Counsel, Business Services, Communications andExternal Engagement,Operational Systems,CommunicationsandInformation Technology,andPerformanceManagement.

The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.

A team ofnearly 800staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.

The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.

The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) Division is responsible for operating and maintaining PNNL’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. The F&IO team includes plant engineering, fabrication, craft services, duplicating and mail services, facility program support, relocations, and receiving. F&IO is home to approximately 363 staff including more than 250 bargaining unit (union) staff.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily walk-throughs of facilities to assess general conditions.
• Performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Performing piping repairs, fixing pumps, drywall repair, grounds, moving, and painting
• Use of Forklift, Bobcat, and other small equipment
• Supporting research and development (R&D) work activities and installation of equipment.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with all members of the Core Team and occupant research organizations.
• Assisting with shipping and receiving functions.
• Performs technical tasks in support of engineering and maintenance activities involving the construction, design, specification, startup, and operation of facilities, mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Collaborates with other facilities organizations/internal customers as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems.
• Supports general maintenance/repair of facility equipment as required.
• Coordinates facility outages, postings, portable fire extinguisher and emergency response equipment inspections.

Note: This position is full-time temporary and is anticipated to last approximately six months. This position may have the ability to convert to a regular staff position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/ AA or higher and 4 years of related experience -OR-
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of DOE facilities and working environment.
• Experience in performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities, as well as coordinating services such as custodial work, pest control, grounds maintenance, and exterior building upkeep.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, including effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, promptly addressing concerns, and consistently delivering exceptional service in a professional setting.

Additional Information

Not Applicable.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [e-mail].

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.

If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements

As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.

Mandatory Requirements

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $35.29/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $52.98/Hr.