Maintenance Worker III

The Mind Research Network • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position responds promptly to alarms and notifications, including equipment monitoring system, HVAC, and IT system alarms. Work is performed in office, laboratory, and outdoor settings, sometimes near research animals or in areas where hazardous materials or infectious agents may be present. Personal protective equipment, potentially including a respirator, may be required. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, journeyman license, and at least four years of directly related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• EPA Certification.
• Demonstrated general maintenance skills and ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of maintenance problems.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and with attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn department-specific computer systems.
• Post-offer background check.
• Ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB).
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, crawl, climb ladders and scaffolds, reach or work overhead, lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include a respirator, and work near research animals and in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents may be present; vaccinations may be required.

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, troubleshoot, and repair central plant equipment, including heating hot water boilers, steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and associated support equipment.
• Assist with plumbing and HVAC repairs and other related duties as required or assigned.
• Respond in a timely fashion to equipment monitoring system, HVAC, IT system, and other related alarms or notifications.
• Complete associated paperwork accurately and with attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

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