Plumbing/Mechanical and HVAC Technician

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado invites applications for a Plumbing/Mechanical and HVAC Technician. The role supports site operations by maintaining fans, pumps, compressors, refrigeration systems, plumbing, and piping to keep facilities running efficiently.

The position requires an Associate's degree or equivalent certification with 4+ years of relevant experience, ability to read blueprints, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or relevant certification with 4+ years of experience.
• Broad knowledge of facility systems and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct preventive maintenance on facility systems.
• Perform installation and repairs on facility systems.
• Guide and inspect outside contractors' work.
• Establish monthly and annual preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform on-call projects.
• Follow ES&H policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Associate degree or cert in MECH/EC

Job description

Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

Posting Title

Plumbing/Mechanical and HVAC Technician

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours per Week

40

Job Description

NLR's Site Operations Group keeps the laboratory running by providing facility maintenance and support for major mechanical systems. The focus of the work of the Facilities Technician is to keep campus facilities up and running efficiently. This work often includes fixing fans, pumps, compressors, refrigeration systems (including charging, evacuating, and repairing), plumbing, and various forms of piping.

Job Duties

• Perform and direct preventive maintenance on facility systems
• Perform installation and repairs on facility systems
• Guide and inspect outside contractors' work
• Establish monthly and annual preventive maintenance schedules
• Perform on-call projects
• Follow all ES&H policies and procedures to ensure and maintain safe working environment

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope in construction, mechanical or electrical technology and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Full knowledge of general maintenance. Basic knowledge of facility systems and mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment. Basic troubleshooting skills. Ability to read blueprints. Basic project administration skills. Very good team and interpersonal skills.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• 7 years experience in commercial construction.
• Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Trouble shooting capability;
• Ability to lift over 70 pounds on a routine basis;
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and independently to accomplish tasks;
• Strong customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining plumbing in a commercial construction setting.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining heating and cooling hydronic systems.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Facilities Tech III / Annual Salary Range: $57,900 - $95,500

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

• Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

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