Hands-On Facilities Operator II — Boilers & Plant Systems

The Scripps Research Institute

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan
Health insurance
On-site parking
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, seeks a Facilities Operator II to maintain and repair critical plant systems. This hands-on role covers boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and building controls.

Expect daily field work, shift-based scheduling, and coordination with Building Management Systems. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical systems, certifications, and experience with CMMS software; institutional settings are preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; trade certs acceptable.
  • 5+ years in mechanical systems maintenance and repair.
  • Experience with boilers/chillers preferred; institutional setting ideal.
  • Familiarity with building automation and CMMS software.

Responsibilities

  • Hands-on maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, pumps, and motors.
  • Daily rounds to inspect systems, read measurements, report conditions.
  • Respond to emergencies, diagnose on-site, coordinate with users.
  • Read blueprints and determine installation or repair needs.
  • Record hours spent on tasks and use CMMS for tracking.

Skills

Boilers
Chillers
HVAC systems
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
CMMS
Blueprints
Safety practices

Education

High school diploma
Trade/Vocational cert.

Tools

CMMS Software
Building Automation Systems
Windows OS

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, seeks a Facilities Operator II to maintain and repair critical plant systems. This hands-on role covers boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and building controls.

Expect daily field work, shift-based scheduling, and coordination with Building Management Systems. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical systems, certifications, and experience with CMMS software; institutional settings are preferred.

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