Plant Systems Technician – Critical Facilities

Lawrence Berkeley Labs; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Parental bonding leave

Overtime pay

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain critical plant equipment and systems essential to laboratory operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, complex repairs, and rapid response to alarms to keep facilities running smoothly.

The candidate will perform various mechanical tasks on boilers, pumps, HVAC components, and related infrastructure, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Four years or more of mechanical maintenance/plant operations experience or completion of a recognized four year apprenticeship in plant maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and take corrective actions without detailed instruction.
• Ability to read piping diagrams and blueprints.
• Must have a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, pumps, air handlers, compressors, and related systems.
• Monitor FMCS alarms and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of equipment.
• Implement lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

LOTO procedures

Boilers & HVAC

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

Four year apprenticeship program in plant maintenance

Two-year program + 2 years experience

Equivalent military/industrial training

Tools

FMCS

Lockout/tagout equipment

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to install, repair and maintain critical plant equipment and systems essential to laboratory operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, complex repairs, and rapid response to alarms to keep facilities running smoothly.

The candidate will perform various mechanical tasks on boilers, pumps, HVAC components, and related infrastructure, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.