What are the responsibilities and job description for the General maintenance position at NREL?
Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Site Operations directorate keeps the laboratory running by providing facility management (construction and maintenance), transportation, mail, and food services.
Under direct supervision, Facilities Techs assist with grounds maintenance, recycling, conference room setups, and other general maintenance duties as requested.
This includes minor installations (pictures, white boards, etc.), and minor building repair (doors, locks, walls). Specific day-to-day duties include :
Grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing and weed cutting.
Maintenance work-order requests.
Support for the site recycling program for paper, cans, and cardboard boxes.
Snow removal efforts including participating in the snow on-call program.
Adherence and understanding of all Environmental Safety and Health policies and procedures to ensure and maintain a safe working environment.
Basic Qualifications
Associate's degree or certification program of comparable scope in maintenance, construction, mechanical or electrical technology, and at least one year of experience or equivalent relevant education / experience.
Intermediate knowledge of activities related to general maintenance. Substantial understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.
Ability to follow directions and prioritize work. Basic communication skills. Good team and interpersonal skills.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Must be able to lift over 70 pounds on a routine basis.
Must have (or be able to obtain) and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile : Facilities Tech II / Annual Salary Range : $49,100 - $78,600
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*;
life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*.
NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.
Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Based on eligibility rules
Badging Requirement
NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
Drug Free Workplace
NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana.
If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
EEO Policy
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Last updated : 2024-09-24
Salary : $49,100 - $78,600
