Maintenance Superintendent 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Maintenance Superintendent to oversee electrical, mechanical and building systems with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cost control. The role accommodates two levels (Superintendent 1 or 2) based on candidate skills, with higher responsibilities assigned accordingly.

As a key member of the facilities team, you will drive continuous improvement, manage staff and schedules, and collaborate with Facilities Management, Engineering, Planning, and Procurement

Qualifications

• Ability to execute maintenance work activities, including systems: work control, facility control systems, upgrades and renovations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, specs, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience in identifying problem areas, investigating solutions, and determining actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and other building systems.
• Plan and supervise the maintenance of facility systems and staff schedules.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Procurement and Union Craft personnel.

Skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Work management software

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Superintendent 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for a Superintendent who is ready to be responsible for overseeing some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical facilities and systems in the world. Our superintendents are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, deliver the highest quality work on schedule and minimizing costs, all while maximizing their mission critical facilities capabilities.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Superintendent 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for a Superintendent who is ready to be responsible for overseeing some of the most sophisticated electrical and mechanical facilities and systems in the world. Our superintendents are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, deliver the highest quality work on schedule and minimizing costs, all while maximizing their mission critical facilities capabilities.

As a Maintenance Superintendent, you will be a part of highly creative, diverse, fast-paced, efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenging problems in our Laboratory\'s facilities. Here at LANL we are always on the forefront, with industry leading examples of energy efficient and cost-effective facilities. Our Superintendents are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement, deliver the highest quality work on schedule and minimizing costs, all while maximizing their mission critical facilities capabilities. This opportunity requires a close working relationship with Facilities Management, Engineering, Planning, Project Management, Material Procurement and Union Craft personnel in the performance of facility preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and modification work activities. Depending on the assignment, a Superintendent may be responsible for work activities at a Department of Energy Non-Nuclear Facility. Superintendent\'s will also be responsible for maintaining required safety and security training, assuring safety and security compliance, and making safety and security an integral part of every task; to include taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Superintendent 1 ($87,800 - $143,000)

The Maintenance Superintendent 1 will oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, and other building systems. You will organize and oversees the schedules and work of maintenance staff.

Superintendent 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)

An experienced Maintenance Superintendent 2 must be reliable and have a good eye for detail. They must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing etc. knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling are also essential. You will plan and supervise the maintenance of facility systems, corrective maintenance and minor modifications. You will plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Ability to execute maintenance work activities, to include systems: work control, facility control systems, upgrades and renovations.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining actions to be performed.
• A basic understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock-out/tag-out policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in multitasking, customer service, and conflict management.

Additional Job Requirements for Superintendent 2: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

• Moderate level experience directing multi discipline craft in the performance of facility maintenance, facility modification or construction projects.
• Moderate level knowledge of interpreting various mechanical and electrical documents, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Moderate level of understanding and identifying workplace hazards and implementing safety policies and procedures to mitigate hazards.
• Moderate level of experience reviewing project plans and coordinating with project team members to develop project cost estimates and execution schedules.
• Ability to track projects through all stages of execution and provide project updates when requested.
• Ability to of identify problem areas that could lead to project impacts, track project impacts and to perform trend analysis to provide process improvement ideas to increase efficiency.
• Moderate to Expert level knowledge of the lock-out/tag-out process.

Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor\'s Degree; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience directing work and understanding of collective union bargaining agreements.
• Applicant should display a working knowledge and/or experience working in an operating hazardous facility.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities.
• Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports.

Work Environment:

• Outdoors/Indoors
• Working overtime or irregular schedule
• Working off-shift/rotating schedule
• In a hot environment 90 - 100 F
• In a dry environment
• Operation of motor vehicles
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work near electrical power supplies
• Work near sources of ionizing radiation
• Work with vibrating equipment/machinery
• Work near machinery with moving parts
• Headgear or head protection
• Safety glasses or eye protection
• Hearing protection
• Gloves or hand protection
• Safety shoes or protective footgear

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments

are at the discretion of the manager.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the minimum and desired requirements of the position, along with a resume.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Essential Job Functions: (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Color discrimination
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Binocular vision
• Reading vision
• Distance vision
• Ability to speak
• Ability to discriminate speech
• Ability to hear high-pitched sounds
• Ability to smell
• Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz)
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Bending
• Stooping
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Crawling
• Twisting the trunk or back
• Balancing
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching horizontally
• Reaching down
• Gripping with the hands
• Pressing with hands or arms
• Pushing with hands or arms
• Pulling with hands or arms
• Typing or keyboarding
• Fine motor control
• Use of both hands
• Use of both arms
• Use of both legs
• Use of both feet
• Lifting 20-30 pounds
• Carrying 20-30 pounds

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.