Maintenance Mechanic

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help maintain a safe, functional, and reliable research campus in Boulder. The role focuses on keeping exterior grounds and site infrastructure in good condition, including irrigation, landscape upkeep, and basic plumbing and carpentry.

Work includes operating and repairing irrigation systems, assisting with snow removal, and supporting campus facilities across year-round operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 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; may assist with snow removal and act as backup to the snow crew chief.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $30.48 – $35.53/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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