Building Maintenance Technician II SAN DIEGO, CA

Building Maintenance Technician II – (SAN DIEGO, CA)

Join to apply for the Building Maintenance Technician II role at Institute for Defense Analyses. The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) in La Jolla, CA has an immediate career opening at IDA’s Center for Communications Research (CCR‑L). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment. The role involves providing security protection in terms of preservation of structures, properties, and materials, within the premises and grounds of the Center for Communications Research – La Jolla (CCRL) complex.

The salary range is $51,084 – $81,735, commensurate with experience and skills.

• Performs or supervises vendors performing maintenance of the exterior grounds, parking lot, building/facility, including internal and external conditions of walls, general carpentry tasks, building lighting and plumbing repairs.
• Prepares and assigns schedule of the contract custodial staff ensuring timely and efficient service to maximize productivity within security guidelines.
• Monitors, maintains, and organizes spare parts and expendable building/office supplies in the stock room, pantries, restrooms and vending areas; keeps tools in good working order.
• Performs, as needed outside of CCRL’s contracted custodial contract, general tasks in the secure SCIF area; may include cleaning windows, painting, vacuuming and dusting, sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing tile floors, restrooms and open areas, carpet and upholstery; collecting and breaking down trash/recycling.
• Recommends facilities maintenance improvements to management.
• May respond to emergency call‑backs and related situations that require immediate attention, as necessary.
• May move and store furniture, equipment and physical facility property deliveries.
• May assist in the corrective maintenance or repairs of facility/HVAC equipment.
• Performs other work‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years’ experience in general trades and contractual custodial staff.
• Some basic carpentry and plumbing background is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds alone; ability to climb ladders, work from heights and stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess a driver’s license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA, state and local safety practices and requirements is a plus.
• Able to work outside of regular schedule due to emergency or related situations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph preferred.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph;
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph preferred.

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

IDA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of the position, please send an email to employment.

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