Building Technician - Mechanical; Sequim, WA

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 in 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating activities such as custodial services, pest control, laundry services, grounds maintenance, and exterior building maintenance in an efficient manner, with limited impact on occupant operations.
• Supporting the collaborative research mission of PNNL, including tasks as directed by the Building Manager, and ensuring assigned activities are coordinated/completed in a timely, cost‑effective manner with limited impact on occupant operations.
• Performing daily walk-throughs of facilities to assess general conditions.
• Performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supporting research and development (R&D) work activities.
• Maintaining an effective working relationship with all members of the Core Team and occupant research organizations.
• Working with customers, including lease owners and R&D personnel, on planned service interruptions from maintenance and construction activities.
• Assisting members of the working group in the oversight of off‑shift activities.
• Posting occupant notices for special conditions such as fire alarm system testing/impairments, outages, and other special circumstances. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining all compliance postings in the facility/common space.
• Overseeing the management and documentation of inspections of fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid kits, portable safety showers, risers, PIVs, and emergency postings to ensure compliance with PNNL/DOE requirements, SEQUIM, and Washington State licenses, registrations, and permits.
• Assisting with shipping and receiving functions.

This position is located in Sequim, WA and requires onsite work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical Institute Graduate (TIG)/ AA or higher
  -OR-
• High school diploma/GED and 2 years of relevant 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…