Facilities Plant Maintenance Technician - Critical Lab Systems

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental bonding leave

Health and retirement benefits

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician in the Facilities division. You will install, repair and maintain equipment and systems critical to Laboratory operations and world-class science, performing preventive maintenance and complex repairs while monitoring FMCS alarms.

We offer strong benefits, parental bonding leave, and a culture focused on supporting teams. You will work on boilers, gas systems, pumps, cooling towers, and other essential plant

Qualifications

• Four years or more of work experience in mechanical maintenance, plant operations, installation, or fabrication.
• Completion of a recognized four year apprenticeship in plant maintenance or completion of an accredited two-year program with two years of work experience; or equivalent training.
• Ability to diagnose and take corrective actions without detailed instruction.
• Ability to read piping diagrams and blue prints.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and make mechanical repairs to boilers, pneumatic devices, air handlers, vacuum systems, pumps, and related systems.
• Monitor and respond to FMCS alarms and abnormal site conditions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on fixed and portable equipment (boilers, compressors, generators, AHUs, towers, pumps).
• Respond to emergencies to identify safety hazards and protect property.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Plant operations

Reading blueprints

LOTO procedures

Education

Four-year apprenticeship in plant maintenance

Two-year program with two years of work experience

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician in the Facilities division. You will install, repair and maintain equipment and systems critical to Laboratory operations and world-class science, performing preventive maintenance and complex repairs while monitoring FMCS alarms.

We offer strong benefits, parental bonding leave, and a culture focused on supporting teams. You will work on boilers, gas systems, pumps, cooling towers, and other essential plant