Facilities Maintenance Technician

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Operate, monitor, and maintain the Building Automation System (BAS) to ensure facility support systems and related equipment remain in proper operating condition across a complex laboratory campus environment. This role is responsible for continuously monitoring mechanical, HVAC, utility, and environmental systems; responding to BAS alarms; assessing system performance; and making timely corrective decisions to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.

The Building Control Operator performs preventive and predictive maintenance on facilities support systems, troubleshoots equipment issues, documents system status and maintenance activity, and coordinates follow‑up actions as needed to minimize disruption to critical operations and client project work.

This is a 3rd shift role and offers a shift differential of 10% of base salary. The role is located at our West Jefferson, OH campus.

Monday, 11:30pm – Saturday, 7:30am (ends Saturday morning at 7:30am)

• Monitor and control the operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems equipment, including distribution systems, furnaces, boilers, hot water tanks, ventilation equipment, lab equipment, motors, pumps, valves, compressors, air conditioners, and related environmental equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Monitor equipment to ensure operation is within specified parameters, especially to meet the requirements of conducting project work for clients; makes adjustments and repairs as necessary; conduct necessary tests and inspects system equipment and components to detect actual and potential mechanical problems that would affect system performance and take corrective action.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the site energy savings program.
• Operate the BAS and related software; ensure that system modifications and upgrades maintain or enhance overall system flexibility, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Implement an effective preventive maintenance program using the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); repair and adjust mechanical and electrical systems controls; monitor and record effectiveness of maintenance activities; take corrective actions when necessary to ensure the safety and reliability of critical mechanical systems in a laboratory environment.
• Establish effective standards and procedures for operation of heating, air handling, electrical, and mechanical control systems; make recommendations to management on the specifics of a site energy savings program; participate in periodic reviews to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and Battelle energy conservation policy.
• Start, stop and adjust operating equipment in response to requests for changes.;
  Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs in response to work orders about inadequate comfort levels.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance, repair, and adjust HVAC equipment to ensure the safety and reliability of critical mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency calls during non-business hours and determine corrective actions, contact the appropriate staff to make work assignments, and conduct necessary follow‑up actions. Work overtime for activities related to HVAC, shutdowns, repairs, and emergency situations.
• Perform self‑development activities…