LIGO Hanford Facilities Team Lead

$110,700 - $116,500/Yr

California Institute of Technology - Richland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richland, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Facilities Team Lead at LIGO Laboratory is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all components of the Observatory and Support buildings. This role requires compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations while managing a team of facilities staff and contractors. The position involves both routine and novel assignments, requiring good judgment to maintain a safe and functional environment for the observatory's operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facilities maintenance activities and supervision of facilities staff.
• Manage assigned budgets.
• Ensure proper paperwork is filed with regulatory agencies, such as Waste Permit and Water Permit.
• Perform support and maintenance functions including minor plumbing, HVAC, chilled water systems, clean room repairs, vacuum system troubleshooting, and water systems.
• Diagnose and repair various facilities equipment.
• Apply basic skills in mechanical maintenance and select appropriate procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment.
• Rapid troubleshooting of facilities equipment failures, both on-site and on-call.
• Communicate clearly with observatory management, staff, contractors, and vendors, in both written and verbal form.
• Employ computerized maintenance management interfaces including FAMIS and FRS.
• Machine shop, rigging, crane operation, scissor, aerial lift, and forklift certification required.
• Possess a basic understanding of electrical, HVAC, and fire alarm systems.
• Involved in writing Statements of Work and job walks for contracts.
• Use purchasing system to write purchase orders.
• Use computerized system in employee review and goal setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or relevant experience as demonstrated through a trades school or apprenticeship.
• 8 years of experience in construction, facilities, and repair.
• Working knowledge of facility construction or repair.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 10 requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 years facility maintenance experience.
• Experience working with the Washington State Department of Health for water and waste certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite counseling for non-benefit eligible employees