Laboratory Facilities & Water Systems Specialist

Geological Survey; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Geological Survey is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist for the Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle, WA. The role supports ongoing research by operating and maintaining the wet laboratory and related systems.

First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. The position involves preventive maintenance, facility management, and technical input for repair and upgrade projects within a federal laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the wet laboratory to ensure water quality, flow, temperature, and oxygenation 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.
• Analyzes and resolves mechanical, hydronic, electrical, and facility-system issues.
• Provides technical input for statements of work, cost estimates, and repair requests.

Job description

Geological Survey is seeking a Facility Operations Specialist for the Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle, WA. The role supports ongoing research by operating and maintaining the wet laboratory and related systems.

First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. The position involves preventive maintenance, facility management, and technical input for repair and upgrade projects within a federal laboratory setting.