Plumbing/Mechanical and HVAC Technician

About the role

NLR's Site Operations Group keeps the laboratory running by providing facility maintenance and support for major mechanical systems. The Facilities Technician focuses on keeping campus facilities up and running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct preventive maintenance on facility systems
• Install and repair 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 a safe working environment

Requirements

• 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

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

Skills

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

Benefits

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.

Pay

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week): $57,900 - $95,500

Schedule

Hours Per Week: 40

Working at

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado. The nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR focuses 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.