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Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range
$39.05 - $45.19 Hourly

This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and step structure. Step placement will be determined after your qualifications are fully assessed during the interview process.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic. You will operate and maintain a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, such as pumps, valves, and flow controls associated with the heating, air conditioning, water supply, sewage treatment, and related operating systems and utilities of LLNL's plant and research facilities. You will interact with coworkers, supervisors, building clients, and other crafts personnel. This position is in the Mechanical Utilities Division within the Infrastructure Maintenance and Utilities Department, and may require work at Site 300 in Tracy, CA.

You will

• Operate and maintain a wide variety of site-wide mechanical and electrical equipment using materials, power tools, and hand tools applicable to the trade.
• Work from drawings and verbal/written instructions to keep plant and research systems operating.
• Maintain and operate equipment in conjunction with underground utilities distribution systems, which include natural gas systems, centralized compressed air system, sewer collection system, and water (city, low conductivity, and demineralized).
• Maintain, operate, and repair water pumps, vacuum pumps, LN2 dewars, air compressors, valves, and other plant equipment.
• Operate specialized mechanical systems and devices (e.g., operate high-pressure steam boiler), take corrective measures in the event of malfunctions within specified time according to State codes.
• Prepare standard reports, permit requirements, deficiency forms, and preventive maintenance work requests utilizing written or computer format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or apprentice training completion, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Basic skills, knowledge, and abilities in maintenance mechanic tasks including journey-level machine shop experience.
• Basic knowledge and experience operating and maintaining a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, valves, and flow controls associated with heating, air conditioners, water supply, sewage treatment, and related operating systems and utilities.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools of the trade such as grinders, torque wrenches, micrometers, pneumatic tools, presses, and shears. Working knowledge of related trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and millwright.
• Basic skills in the application of applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Basic written and computer skills necessary to complete work orders, time reporting and training.
• Effective customer service and communication skills necessary to interact with clients anda multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple certifications and licensessuch asCalifornia State Certificate Backflow Tester and/or State of California Water Distribution Operator License.
• Ability to work scheduled shift work (day, swing, owl), emergency overtime work, and various shifts including weekends; ability to travel to Site 300 in Tracy, California; and ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and protection equipment.
• Valid California Driver’s License.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis ).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Davis Bacon Act

The Laboratory performs a variety of work, including some that may fall under Davis Bacon Act requirements. When work scope falls under this Act, the Laboratory complies with the prevailing wage requirements.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision .

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

CaliforniaPrivacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .