Facilities Specialist (Temporary)

Carnegie Science is dedicated to scientific exploration to advance investigation, research, and discovery, and apply that knowledge for the improvement of humankind.

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision, perform a mix of routine and specialized/more complex tasks of a skilled nature necessary for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities and mechanical equipment to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
Please note: This is a temporary role (6 months)

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and tools to ensure a safe working environment throughout assigned facility, adhering to all applicable workplace and/or laboratory health and safety rules.
• Inspect assigned facility daily, keeping detailed inspection records.
• Perform minor and complex maintenance tasks on equipment and on-site appliances at assigned facility such as cleaning, changing filters, taking meter readings, measuring fluid levels, inspecting for damage.
• Report repair requests. Perform minor and complex repairs which may include carpentry, painting, plumbing and/or electrical repairs.
• Keep detailed records of all incidents within assigned facility, including pre-incident or accident reports.
• Maintain grounds as needed. Tasks may include, cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, weeding and other groundskeeping duties.
• Preform cleaning and garbage removal tasks as instructed.
• Maintain facility supplies inventory and generate order requests for supplies as needed and keep record of all supplies purchased.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diplomas or General Education Degree (GED)
• 5 years of general experience in trades and maintenance
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade license or other vocational training

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and follow directions
• Ability to work autonomously on weekends, holidays, and as needed
• Self-starter with good time management skills and ability to handle feedback
• Basic skills necessary to operate a computer for general day-to-day work and communications.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; climb a ladder; and be able to frequently lift 50 pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday. Routinely lifts and /or carries objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Carnegie Institution for Science is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.