Senior/Principal Construction Worker, CA Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 146,900; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a professional construction worker for the Facilities Technologist role. You will perform carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and structural tasks onsite, reading drawings and ensuring work meets specifications and codes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with five+ years in skilled trades, valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain an DOE Q-level security clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus five or more years of directly related experience in one or more skilled construction trades; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Selected applicants must have a valid driver’s license when offered employment, and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of construction-related functions
• Read engineering drawings, blueprints, standards and specifications to install facility systems and components to specifications and code
• Demolish, install, test, and repair facility structures, systems, and components
• Understand and follow Universal Building Codes during construction
• Use and maintain tools of the trade to perform work
• Perform general facility systems or equipment maintenance or repairs as required
• Collaborate with other workers to complete projects on time and efficiently
• Follow all safety guidelines and use PPE
• Support facilities operations including safety, permitting, and space management
• Understand and adhere to Sandia and industry safety guidelines
• Ensure all materials and final products meet quality specifications

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co‑workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking professional construction workers (job title: Facilities Technologist) with demonstrated skills and experience in performing construction activities involving carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and structural. You will use your reasoning abilities, self‑determination/drive, and strong customer service skills to perform your duties.

On any given day, you will be called on to:

• Perform a variety of construction‑related functions
• Read engineering drawings, blueprints, standards and specifications in order to install facility systems and components to specifications and code
• Demolish, install, test, and repair facility structures, systems, and components
• Understand and follow Universal Building Codes during construction
• Use and maintain tools of the trade to perform work
• Use mathematical skills to measure, mark, cut, and lay out material and erect or assemble systems
• Perform general facility systems or equipment maintenance or repairs as required
• Collaborate and work as a team with other workers to produce finished construction projects timely and efficiently
• Follow all safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment
• Support operational capabilities within facilities, including construction safety, permitting, document control, space management, energy monitoring, and information technology applications
• Understand and adhere to all applicable Sandia National Laboratories and industry regulatory and safety guidelines
• Ensure all results, materials, processes, and final products meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Salary Range:

$76,000 - $146,900

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• High school diploma or GED plus five or more years of directly related experience in one or more skilled construction trades; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Selected applicants must have a valid driver’s license when offered employment, and maintain a valid driver’s license during employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand and implement engineering standards and specifications
• Trained and able to use the tools of the trade for the skill position
• Understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configurations, and policies and procedures
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff and management

About Our Team:

The Facilities Maintenance and Express Construction Department is dedicated to the comprehensive upkeep, enhancement, and development of our buildings, systems, infrastructure, and utilities. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for electrical high and low voltage distribution, fire protection systems, lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

In addition, our skilled in‑house construction workforce, supported by trusted partner contractors and in‑house engineers, provides expert construction services encompassing installations, renovations, modifications, and demolitions.

Together, we are committed to meeting mission requirements through efficient, flexible, safe, and cost‑effective operations that ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of our facilities.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the “posting date.” Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.