Plumbing​/Mechanical and HVAC Technician

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.

Plumbing/Mechanical and HVAC Technician

CO - Golden

Regular

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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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

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

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

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 include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and…