Handyman - Site Support Services

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician to support decontamination, cleaning, laundry and materials handling at the Susquehanna site. The role involves operating light vehicles and basic equipment, performing inspections and helping with disposal processes.

The position requires a high school diploma and physical capability for outdoor work, with opportunities to attain respirator clearance and first aid qualifications within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satisfactory ability for manual labor in varied conditions.
• Ability to obtain respirator clearance within six months.
• Ability to obtain first aid and CPR qualification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate personnel, equipment and facilities; clean and collect waste.
• Handle laundry and distribute protective clothing and related gear.
• Operate forklifts and light vehicles as required.
• Set up and operate small pumps, assist with disposal activities.
• Perform routine inspections and simple painting tasks.
• Support grounds maintenance and basic shop tasks.
• Maintain fire brigade, fire watch and first aid duties as required.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Stamina

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Satisfactory physical ability

Respirator clearance within 6 months

First aid/CPR qualification within 6 months

Tools

Power tools

Radiation monitoring equipment

General hand tools

Job description

Description of Duties

1. Performs decontamination of personnel, equipment and facilities. Performs general cleaning of facilities as necessary or assigned, such as: floor mopping, cleaning equipment and access areas, changes step-off pads; collects and transfers waste and equipment; and assists in radwaste processing and shipment activities.
2. Handles laundry consisting of collecting, sorting, washing, drying, monitoring, folding and distributing plant clothing, anti-contamination clothing and related equipment.
3. Works with multi-discipline crews doing work requiring varying degrees of physical dexterity performing manual tasks, such as: installing and removing shieldings, loading and off loading vehicles and moving equipment.
4. Operates forklifts, pick-up trucks and other vehicles not requiring a commercial driver’s license.
5. Performs routine inspections such as drum and sump levels, protective clothing storage/dress areas, equipment and material storage cages assigned to the work group.
6. Sets up and operates small portable pumps (not related to plant operation) and assists with the set up and sluicing/processing of liners/drums, tankers, etc. for release or disposal.
7. Performs containment and cleanup of radioactive/hazardous or non-hazardous spills having the potential for environmental impact.
8. Sets up, supplies and removes control points in support of radiological/hazardous activities under the direction of Health Physics when required.
9. Uses radiation monitoring equipment such as friskers, survey meter and pocket dosimeters in order to perform self-survey to meet the requirements of the Health Physics program and uses portable hand and power tools (i.e. drills, powered screw drivers, circular saw, etc.).
10. Issues and returns receptacles for radioactive, hazardous and non hazardous material in accordance with established station operating procedures.
11. Performs simple painting, such as: walls, doors and handrails.
12. Loads delivers and unloads materials, tools and equipment to various locations.
13. Installs modular furniture and assembles furniture cabinets, shelving and office non-electrical fixtures.
14. Supports grounds maintenance work activities such as grass cutting, operating lawn power equipment, operating motorized street sweepers and operating snow blowers and tractors for snow removal.
15. Operate and maintain sign shop.
16. Performs duties and maintains qualifications as site fire brigade member, fire watch, first aid responder and confined space rescue.
17. Performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Minimum Entry Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivelant.
2. Satisfactory physical ability to perform manual labor work in and out of doors, at times under adverse working conditions.
3. Intelligence adequate to observe conditions, learn new methods and follow instructions.
4. Sufficient manual dexterity to use small hand and portable power tools, and to perform simple mechanical tasks.
5. Satisfactory physical and psychological condition as incidated by company-provided examination. Must have ability to obtain a respirator clearance within six (6) months.
6. Ability to obtain first aid and CPR qualification (not EMT) within six (6) months.
7. Ability to obtain unescorted access to Susquehanna Steam Electric Station.
8. Must posses a valid driver’s license.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy including the Susquehanna nuclear facility to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets.

Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced. Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.