Facilities & Lab Systems Operator

U.S. Geological Survey; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist for the Western Fisheries Research Center. First time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate.

The role involves maintaining wet laboratories, water systems, and building automation to support ongoing fisheries research. The position requires U.S. citizenship, background checks, and successful completion of assessments.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or nationality is required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains wet laboratory systems to ensure water quality, flow, temperature, and oxygenation needed for research.
• Performs and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment and filtration equipment.
• Maintains lakeside pump house and intake/return systems.
• Operates, maintains, and adjusts building automation and process control systems.
• Performs facility maintenance for campus buildings, grounds, and laboratory requirements.
• Analyzes and resolves mechanical, hydronic, electrical, and facility-system issues.
• Provides technical input for statements of work, cost estimates, and material requests for repairs and upgrades.

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist for the Western Fisheries Research Center. First time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate.

The role involves maintaining wet laboratories, water systems, and building automation to support ongoing fisheries research. The position requires U.S. citizenship, background checks, and successful completion of assessments.