Maintenance Worker III

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Maintenance Worker III-HVAC to join its Facilities Team. Under direct supervision, this position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on central plant equipment, including heating hot water boilers, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and associated support equipment. The position also assists with plumbing, HVAC repairs, and other related duties as required or assigned. The worker must respond promptly to equipment-monitoring, HVAC, IT-system, and other alarms and notifications.

Work is performed in office and laboratory environments and outdoors. The employee may work near research animals and in areas where hazardous materials or infectious agents are present, and vaccinations may be required. Personal protective equipment, including a respirator, may be required. The position involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 80 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, as well as desk-based computer work. The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities who need it to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma, journeyman license, and at least 4 years of directly related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• EPA Certification.
• Demonstrated general maintenance skills and the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of maintenance problems.
• Ability to complete associated paperwork accurately and with attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, motivation, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn department-specific computer systems.
• Successful post-offer background check and ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force Base.
• Ability to perform the described physical activities and work in the specified environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Documented experience with HVAC-R, plumbing, boiler operations, supply and exhaust fans, pumps, evaporative coolers, air filtration systems, gas-fired heaters, and minor electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on central plant equipment.
• Maintain and repair heating hot water boilers, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and associated support equipment.
• Assist with plumbing and HVAC repairs and perform other related duties as required or assigned.
• Respond promptly to equipment-monitoring, HVAC, IT-system, and other alarms and notifications.
• Complete associated paperwork accurately and with attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED