Building Technician - Temporary

Overview

At PNNL,our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio—the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.

A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.

The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.

The Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) Division is responsible for operating and maintaining PNNL’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. The F&IO team includes plant engineering, fabrication, craft services, duplicating and mail services, facility program support, relocations, and receiving. F&IO is home to approximately 363 staff including more than 250 bargaining unit (union) staff.

• Performs technical tasks in support of engineering and maintenance activities involving the construction, design, specification, startup, and operation of facilities, mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written/verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Collaborates with other facilities organizations/internal customers as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems.
• Supports general maintenance/repair of facility equipment as required.
• Coordinates facility outages, postings, portable fire extinguisher and emergency response equipment inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/AA or higher and 4 years of related experience –OR–
• High school diploma/GED and 6 years of related experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of DOE facilities and working environment.
• Demonstrated customer service experience, including effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, promptly addressing concerns, and consistently delivering exceptional service in a professional setting.
• Experience in performing both preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities, as well as coordinating services such as custodial work, pest control, grounds maintenance, and exterior building upkeep.

Not Applicable

This position is full‑time temporary and is anticipated to last approximately six months. This position may have the ability to convert to a regular staff position.

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company‑funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.
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