Senior​/Principal Mechanical Maintenance Technician - CA Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Technician (job title: General Maintenance Technologist) to join our Facilities Mechanical Maintenance Team, focusing on HVAC, Plumbing, and our Facility Control System (FCS). This team currently oversees, maintains, and operates the systems for approximately 80 buildings across the California Site. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including projects, maintenance, and engineering, to ensure the seamless operation of site-wide facilities.

On any given day, you will be called on to:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, plumbing, and Facility Control Systems (FCS) by inspecting field devices, sensors, piping, valves, and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance
• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance and repairs on a variety of systems, including HVAC units, boilers, chillers, pumps, plumbing fixtures, and related mechanical and electrical equipment
• Utilize hand and power tools to conduct repairs and maintenance tasks across multiple trades
• Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections of facilities, machinery, and equipment to identify potential issues and prevent operational breakdowns
• Interpret and apply blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, layouts, drawings, and technical specifications to guide maintenance, repair, and installation activities
• Continuously monitor system performance, promptly troubleshoot irregularities or malfunctions, and respond to service requests and emergency…