Building Maintenance Worker

The Building Maintenance Worker is a semi-skilled general facilities maintenance classification. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of general and preventive maintenance and repair work that does not require journey-level skills.

Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that values all members of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline, professional acumen, and unique life experiences, fostering innovation, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Founded by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine, the Institute is an independent, nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice, intimate by nature, and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salk's vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds, each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. From visionary leaders to dedicated administrators and brilliant faculty members, the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Maintain and repair general plumbing components i.e., toilets, urinals, faucets, hose bibs, eyewash stations, showers, and drains and vacuum pumps and fire extinguishers and similar components as needed.
• Install, repair, and replace various hot and cold-water lines.
• Assist with repairs and replacement of various specialty gas lines, components, steam valves, traps and condensate pipes, sump pumps, sewage pumps, and laboratory waste pumps.
• Maintain and repair general HVAC systems to include air handlers, fan coil units, split and package direct expansion systems. This work includes filter and belt replacement; greasing of bearings; duct and register cleaning.
• Assist with ductwork installation and removal.
• Assist with sheet-metal fabrication.
• Assist with the installation of electrical conduits, receptacles, and switches, replace lights and ballasts, pull wires and cables as needed.
• Assist with install and repair of drywall, ceiling, and floor tiles. Assists with the making of cabinets, counters, shelves, benches, partitions, floors, and door and window frames; door hanging and window installations. Installation of door hinges, locks strikes, sweeps and closures.
• Paint and apply finishes to walls, doors, furniture, and equipment.
• Move equipment and furniture.
• Sweep, mop, and empty trash.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

What we Require

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• +2 years of experience working in a Facility Services department performing similar essential functions listed above.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Other skills required:
• Must be able to use various hand tools related to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
• Must be able to move equipment using manual lifts, push carts and moving dollies.
• Must be able to pull electrical wires and cables.
• Must be able to read electrical ballast drawings and appropriately identify wiring.
• Must be able to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems and prepare standard reports.
• Must be able to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Must be able to use ladders to gain access to work areas and to works from heights.
• Must be able to clean and paint spaces and equipment.

What We Can Offer

The expected pay range for this position is $21.15-$25.50 hourly. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.

Salk Values

The Salk Community, both scientists and administrators, worked together to define values that we believe support Salk's pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries, but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.

The acronym "I CARE" provides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include, but not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics, including:

1. Any combination of characteristics.
2. A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
3. A perception that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.