Utility Mechanic

Requisition Id 10318 

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Utility Mechanic. In this role you will, under limited supervision, carry out tasks relating to built-up type roofing, concrete, stucco, brick and block work.

Duties and Responsibilities:           

• Pour, spread, level, smooth and finish concrete using rake, shovel or power tool, hand or power screed and float
• Monitor how the wind, heat or cold affect the curing of concrete throughout the process
• Level and patch concrete flooring
• Wet saw and concrete cutting operations
• Core drill concrete and asphalt
• Pour and install radiation shielding concrete block
• Block and brick installation and maintenance
• Paver stone placement and repair
• Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings
• Layout, install and grout ceramic tile floors
• Apply various types of floor and wall coatings including epoxy and other trowel applied materials
• Repair and maintain low slope, steep slope, multiple layer built up, rubber membrane and sprayed on foam roofing
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate materials required
• Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work
• Break or cut bricks, tiles or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw
• Pressure wash buildings and sidewalks and clean masonry surfaces
• Apply waterproof coatings to roof and masonry surfaces
• Install and maintain fireproof penetration sealers
• Operate mobile lift equipment to access areas above ground level
• Other tasks as assigned by management
• Abiding by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of five years of verifiable field experience such as masonry and/or roofing
• Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the installation, repairing and maintaining built-up type roofing is highly desirable. 
• Formal training programs and commercial or industrial experience.
• Experience reading and following field drawings and blueprints.
• Experience estimating labor and material for work projects.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and other structures.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Ability to perform basic trade skills and comply with all safety rules, regulations and equipment.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to give attention to detail and thoroughly complete job tasks.
• Ability to be reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling job obligations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• General mathematic skills.
• General computer skills.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.