Maintenance Mechanic

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain a safe, functional campus, including irrigation systems, grounds, utilities, and site infrastructure. The role supports year-round operations and landscape care as part of the Boulder Facility Maintenance Division.

The position involves operating and repairing exterior systems, basic plumbing and carpentry, and temporary snow removal duties during winter weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in irrigation systems, carpentry and plumbing.
• Ability to perform maintenance mechanic duties with minimal supervision.
• A valid state Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior grounds, buildings and related utilities.
• Install, operate, maintain and repair exterior civil/building systems.
• Perform site irrigation duties including pumps, valves, sprinklers and piping.
• Snow removal duties as needed, operating snow blowers, plows and shovels.

Skills

Irrigation systems maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Summary

NIST is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help maintain a safe, functional, and reliable research campus. This position supports year-round operations by maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, grounds, buildings, utilities, and site infrastructure and by supporting landscape care and snow removal.

Duties

This position is located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Facilities and Property Management, Boulder Facility Maintenance Division. The primary purpose of this position is the operation, repair and maintenance of exterior grounds and systems in a research and development facility/campus.

As a Grounds Maintenance Mechanic, you will:

• perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of grounds, buildings and related structures, fixtures and utilities.
• Install, operate, maintain and repair exterior civil/building systems.
• Perform basic plumbing and carpentry, maintain and operate the site irrigation, maintain the grounds landscape through mowing, line trimming and pruning.
• Perform site irrigation duties which include operating and repairing the irrigation system throughout the site which consists of a pump-house, time clocks, zone valves, sprinkler heads and piping.
• This position is a primary member of the snow removal team during winter operations and may act as a backup to the snow crew chief on occasion, which include operating snow blowers, plows, heavy equipment and shovels to clear site walkways, parking lots and building entrances. Snow removal duties can be assigned out of hours or during normal business hours as the weather events occur.

Qualifications

There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance mechanic worker duties, such as those described in the duties section of this announcement, without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience in irrigation systems, carpentry and plumbing. A valid state Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs; therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Driver's License. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration