Maintenance​/Cleaning Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

What You Will Do

• Operating and monitoring facility systems
• Managing building configurations
• Performing routine tasks in support of operations, maintenance, science, and engineering activities
• Follow detailed procedures, document actions, and log activities related to facility operations
• Perform daily facility rounds and respond accordingly to facility/equipment status
• Provide direct support in operations, specification, construction, and/or design of facility mechanical, electrical, and/or chemical systems
• Perform routine evaluations of equipment and keep detailed logs for critical equipment
• Observe equipment and control panels, respond to operator messages or error indicators
• Perform diagnostic tests and react appropriately to messages, report errors or machine malfunctions
• Provide excellent customer service to programmatic customers in alignment with laboratory goals

• Ability to understand and identify work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and experience with lock‑out/tag‑out of hazardous energy.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processors.
• Ability to learn and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Basic skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions for facility equipment.
• Basic skill in the preparation and presentation of facility status.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies and abnormal events, along with after‑hour call outs as directed.
• Ability to interface between the facility operations organization and the programmatic tenants and provide general direction, guidance, and operational support to a facility to ensure the implementation of operational and programmatic functions.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

The ability to obtain LO/TO coordinator trainings, IFMA or BOMI certificate.

• Lockout/Tagout trained.
• Basic knowledge and experience in a wide variety of facility maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems.

Ability to hear high‑pitched sounds, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), climb stairs, climb ladders, bend, lift 30 pounds, and carry 20 to 30 pounds. Standard physical requirements associated with field observation and oversight.

Los Alamos, NM. Fully onsite. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annually
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius)

Q clearance required. Position will be cleared to this level. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen (except in extreme cases). Background investigation required.

Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test and maintains a substance‑abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Positive test for marijuana results in termination.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.