Facilities Maintenance Tech I — High-Containment Facility

Battelle National Biodefense Inst; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle National Biodefense Institute’s NBACC facility at Fort Detrick, MD seeks a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Must work in a high containment environment and follow OSHA safety regulations.

Required is a high school diploma with up to 4 years of related experience; the role is full-time on-site at Fort Detrick, with salary range provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate (or equivalent) with 0–4 years' experience related to HVAC systems and related utility support; substitution allowed.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical principles to support preventive and predictive maintenance repairs.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Experience supporting laboratory activities under NBACC management systems (e.g., ISO).

Responsibilities

• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance on all building systems.
• Performs inspections to determine repairs needed for building systems.
• Performs routine equipment repair and installation of office fixtures.
• Provides escorting for skilled trade vendors.
• Maintains all mechanical and interstitial spaces free of clutter and debris.
• Completes assigned utility training programs and adheres to NBACC safety procedures.

Skills

HVAC systems

OSHA safety

Electrical principles

Plumbing

Laboratory support

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

ISO management system

Job description

Battelle National Biodefense Institute’s NBACC facility at Fort Detrick, MD seeks a Facilities Maintenance Specialist I to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Must work in a high containment environment and follow OSHA safety regulations.

Required is a high school diploma with up to 4 years of related experience; the role is full-time on-site at Fort Detrick, with salary range provided in the posting.