Los Alamos National Laboratory

Building Manager 2/3

Los Alamos National Laboratory$112K — $172K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, with 3-6 years of related experience depending on level.
  • Experience with facility management, construction management, and safety regulations.
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Proficiency in understanding mechanical and electrical schematics or documentation.
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Focus on maintaining safety and security compliance throughout all operations.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and oversee the Annual Maintenance Plan for assigned facilities.
  • Ensure proper functionality and availability of facility systems and equipment.
  • Handle Facility Service Requests, providing accurate scopes of work and tracking progress.
  • Coordinate and schedule minor maintenance work orders effectively.
  • Conduct hazard analysis and provide updates to both customers and maintenance teams.
  • Maintain necessary safety and security training for compliance in all tasks.
  • Participate actively in the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and certifications like Facility Management Professional Certification.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and systems in facility operations and maintenance.
  • Engagement in strategic and operational planning within a critical facility management role.
  • 24/7 operational coverage may offer shift differentials and flexible scheduling options.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Building Manager 2/3

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Technical Area 55/TA55-DO

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply

This position will be filled at either the Building Manager 2/Building Manager 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level .

The Building Manager (BM) reports to the MSS-TA55 Building Manager Team Leader and the TA55 Facility Operations Manager. The BM provides support for implementing the Annual Maintenance Plan for the TA55-DO/MSS-TA55 Organization. The BM role is to ensure that the functionality of the systems and equipment in assigned facilities/areas are maintained. The BM works to achieve optimum availability of the systems and equipment assigned.

The BM provides direct or indirect support to the maintenance function of a facility through the implementation and/or administrative control of a variety of maintenance programs, policies, functions, and objectives. The BM shall verify that maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Engineering, and Conduct of Maintenance program requirements, technical specifications, manufacturer's requirements, and/or generally accepted industry practices.

The BM maintains and retains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance and makes safety and security an integral part of every task. This includes taking the necessary steps to pause or stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Building Manager 2 ($112,900 - $139,900)

The successful candidate will be expected to process Facility Service Requests for the assigned area(s) to both the customer/requestor and maintenance team which includes:
  • Providing accurate scope of work for the Work Order (WO) description, walk-down and validation of FSRs prior to writing WOs.
  • Developing a clear and concise scope of work in the Facility Service Request and Maintenance Subcontractor Request systems.
  • Assigning appropriate cost codes to WOs.
  • Providing communication line for customers to track and get updates, FSR Updates, i.e. statuses, communication.
  • Providing coordination and scheduling of Quick Fix/Minor Maintenance (QF/MM) work orders for assigned areas.
  • Serving as a back-up Lockout/Tag-out Coordinator.
  • Assigning WO hazard analysis, tracking WO costs, participating in PM workshops, and involved in WO closeouts.
  • Understand Conduct of Operations, Conduct of Maintenance, and Conduct of Engineering procedures.
  • Understand facility systems and the ability to communicate facility and equipment issues to both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Understand the basics of troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of facility equipment and systems.
  • Understand the operation of facility equipment; mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Understand the use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Building Manager 3 ($138,100 - $172,200 )

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level this position is expected to:
  • Have working knowledge of facility systems or programmatic systems and equipment including but not limited to; HVAC, process water systems, heat exchangers, pumps, motors, chillers, cooling towers, hot water systems, power distribution including electrical motor control centers, pneumatic systems and controls, direct digital control (DDC) systems, hoists/cranes, elevators, lighting, fire protection systems, Life Safety systems, roll up doors, access systems to include badge readers, locks and cores.
  • Have in depth knowledge of specific complex maintenance activities and programs.
  • Investigate, recommend and develop method improvement impacting the areas of safety, work implementation, planning, scheduling, and acceptance testing.
  • Provide input into PM workshops.
  • Participate in the engineering design process for modification

#Shiftwork

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:


Communication: Ability to conceptualize and fully communicate major elements of facility maintenance to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Business Systems & Processes: Working knowledge with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety basis, configuration management programs, work control, facility control systems, and/or upgrades and renovations. Understanding of government and industry regulations affecting facility maintenance. Knowledge of facility maintenance preventive maintenance policies and procedures.

Technical Expertise: Knowledge in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting work planning. Ability to fully understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Additional Job Requirements for Maintenance Coordinator 3:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Strategic Communication: Experience communicating complex work scheduling activities around Safety Basis Documents, Engineering practices, and/or Operations requirements.

Business Systems & Processes: In-depth knowledge with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety basis, configuration management programs, work control, facility control systems, and upgrades and/or renovations. Full understanding of government and industry regulations affecting facility maintenance. In-depth experience in working under facility maintenance preventive maintenance policies and procedures.

Technical Expertise: Expertise and demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting Work Control and the Work Management Center. Ability to fully utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities.

Education/Experience at Building Manager 2 Level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related technical discipline and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience and education. At this level, additional training, certifications and/or education may be desirable (Facility Management Professional Certification, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician, Lean Methods)

Education/Experience at Building Manager 3 Level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or related technical discipline and 6 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience and education. At this level, additional training, certifications and/or education may be desirable (Facility Management Professional Certification, Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician, Lean Methods)

DOE Order 426.2 Requirements: Position requires 1 year of job-related experience

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience using footprints, CMMS, or similar computerized maintenance system.
  • Active Q Clearance.
  • HRP Certification.
  • Full understanding of the Laboratory's maintenance and facility policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Experience in Facility Operations, Engineering and/or Maintenance.
  • Working experience on various mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Nuclear Facility Experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and proficiency with the Lockout/Tag-out program.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : Sitting, walking and climbing ladders/stairs.

Work Schedule: This position may require 24/7 coverage, which could involve working a shift/weekend schedule. Employees maybe eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position along with their resume.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Contact Details

Contact Name Montano, Sarita Nichole

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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