Building Technician 3 - Temporary

About the role

The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) Division is responsible for operating and maintaining PNNL’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. The F&IO team includes plant engineering, fabrication, craft services, duplicating and mail services, facility program support, relocations, and receiving. F&IO is home to approximately 363 staff including more than 250 bargaining unit (union) staff.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily walk-throughs of facilities to assess general conditions.
• Performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Performing piping repairs, fixing pumps, drywall repair, grounds, moving, and painting.
• Using Forklift, Bobcat, and other small equipment.
• Supporting research and development (R&D) work activities and installation of equipment.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with all members of the Core Team and occupant research organizations.
• Aiding with shipping and receiving functions.
• Performs technical tasks in support of engineering and maintenance activities involving the construction, design, specification, startup, and operation of facilities, mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Collaborates with other facilities organizations/internal customers as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems.
• Maintains and performs general maintenance/repair of facility equipment as required.
• Captures and coordinates facility outages, postings, portable fire extinguisher and emergency response equipment inspections.

Qualifications

• Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/AA or higher and 4 years of related experience -OR-
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of DOE facilities and working environment.
• Experience in performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities, as well as coordinating services such as custodial work, pest control, grounds maintenance, and exterior building upkeep.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, including effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, promptly addressing concerns, and consistently delivering exceptional service in a professional setting.

Additional Information

This position is full-time temporary and is anticipated to last approximately six months. This position may have the ability to convert to a regular staff position.

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.

Drug Free Workplace

PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Security, Credentialing, And Eligibility Requirements

As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation).

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year. Research Associates excluded.All benefits are dependent upon eligibility. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Notice to Applicants

Minimum Salary

USD $35.29/Hr. Maximum Salary USD $52.98/Hr.