Facilities and Maintenance Technician II

About the role

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) team at the National Solar Observatory (NSO) is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician II to support the cleanliness and upkeep of critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized cleaning in various machinery spaces and optical clean rooms.
• Cleans building interior (floors, walls, structure, handrails, stairways, etc.) by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, wiping, and/or vacuuming.
• Sanitizes equipment and surfaces as instructed.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Serves, cleans, and supplies common areas of the facility.
• Gathers and disposes of rubbish regularly and properly.
• Drives vehicles, including vans and industrial trucks, when required.
• Cleans fleet vehicle interiors and exteriors and treats to keep free of invasive pests.
• Maintains and inspects assigned areas to prevent pests and invasive species.
• Supports senior techs or designated supervisor in maintenance and crafts duties.
• Supports weather-related leak detection and mitigation.
• Inspects and replaces filters for a variety of equipment.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Ensures compliance with AURA property management policies and government award terms.
• Supports general maintenance and upkeep of all structures and installations.
• Operates forklifts, scissor lifts, reach machines, etc. for facility and equipment cleaning, maintenance tasks, handling of materials, disposal of rubbish, etc.
• Performs other general maintenance activities as may be assigned.

Desired Functions

• Contributes to the general maintenance and upkeep of all structures and/or installations under the direction of a supervisory engineer or more senior technician.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains buildings, roofs, interior/exterior walls, floors, ceilings, door hardware, painting, and associated finishes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• At least one year of experience working in an industrial environment or the field of facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of and ability to use general maintenance tools, materials, methods, and practices.
• Ability to work independently and follow verbal or written directions.
• Ability to cooperate with others as part of a team, and to provide supervision over others.
• Basic computer skills such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and others as needed to understand tasking and shift assignments, and to communicate and report on tasks performed in a Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Good reading, writing, and speaking skills, able to prepare detailed documents and records.
• General aptitude for safety practices and other various associated safety issues.
• Physical ability to perform work requirements as dictated by job needs (lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, etc.).
• Valid state driver's license, and ability to obtain GSA license.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural and biological significance of the site.

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talks or hears.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly reaches with hands and arms.
• Regularly stoops, kneels, crouches, climbs, or crawls.
• Works in a variable climate.
• Works at heights utilizing appropriate PPE.

Salary Range

$25.00 to $29.80 per hour. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location - Aura Human Resources.

Application Information

Apply by April 24, 2016, for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: LastName DocName.

Contact Information

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance here.

NSF Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST)

Operated by the National Solar Observatory (NSO) and managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA), a consortium of 49 U.S. institutions and 3 international affiliates.