Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under minimum supervision lays out, constructs (installs), repairs, and maintains water, drainage (sewer/storm), and gas distribution systems, related facilities and auxiliary equipment and equipment utilizing water, gas, and heat distribution services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 6-yrs total experience composed of 4-yrs apprenticeship plus 2-yrs experience, or
• 6-8 yrs. total experience composed of formal trade school plus minimum 2-yrs experience, or
• 8-yrs experience (no formal training)
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NFPA 85 – Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code.
• Knowledge of boiler system corrosion control methods.
• Experience with fuel oil handling and spill control methods.
• Backflow testing and repair.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:

• Ability to do heavy lifting > 30 lbs.
• Ability to do moderate lifting < 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders.
• Work outdoors/cold environments.
• Work in warm environments.
• Moving machinery.
• Use of powered and air operate hand-tools.
• Use of respirator and other related safety equipment.
• Physical coordination dexterity and balance.
• Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

The Lab’s placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $39.69 per hour.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)

Lab-funded Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)