About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Fire Life Safety Technician (job title: General Maintenance Technologist).

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Analyze blue prints, schematics, and drawings of fire and/or other related electrical systems, including reviewing programming, for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded fire alarm and gas safety systems to ensure all work complies with relevant codes and regulations
• Coordinate with other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently
• Install, test, program and/or repair alarm systems already in place
• Perform inspections to ensure alarms are installed according to code
• Complete detailed inspection reports, documenting issues/deficiencies found

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

Salary Range:

$76,000 - $146,900

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

• High school diploma or GED plus three or more years of directly related experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Selected applicants must have a valid driver's license when offered employment, and maintain a valid driver's license during employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Certifications related to fire safety such as NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) and/or NICET
• Knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations, including 70 and 72)
• Knowledge and experience working on Siemens and Honeywell Notifier systems
• Knowledge and experience with fire suppression systems (FM200, Halon, etc.)
• Effective skills in record keeping, time management, and organization
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

About Our Team:

The Facilities Maintenance and Express Construction Department is dedicated to the comprehensive upkeep, enhancement, and development of our buildings, systems, infrastructure, and utilities. Our team delivers a full spectrum of services, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for electrical high and low voltage distribution, fire protection systems, lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

In addition, our skilled in-house construction workforce, supported by trusted partner contractors and in-house engineers, provides expert construction services encompassing installations, renovations, modifications, and demolitions.

Together, we are committed to meeting mission requirements through efficient, flexible, safe, and cost-effective operations that ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of our facilities.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Job ID: 698389

Job Family: FA

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F