Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Facilities Maintenance Specialist opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility and building infrastructure in a large industrial environment. This role focuses on maintaining reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, mechanical, and building support systems

- Troubleshoot and repair facility-related issues affecting building utilities and infrastructure

- Maintain and service HVAC systems including air handling units, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, exhaust systems, and environmental control equipment

- Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks and general mechanical repairs

- Respond to facility alarms, work orders, and urgent maintenance requests

- Complete maintenance activities and documentation

- Coordinate with contractors and vendors performing facility-related maintenance or repair work

- Support facility inspections, testing, and regulatory compliance activities

- Maintain compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable codes and standards

- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to facility reliability and maintenance effectiveness

Required Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, trade school, or apprenticeship preferred

- 5+ years of experience in facility or building maintenance in an industrial, commercial, or institutional environment

- Strong hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, and mechanical building systems

- Working knowledge of electrical systems (low- and medium-voltage)

- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

- HVAC certification or EPA Universal certification

- Electrical license or formal electrical training

- Experience with large, complex facility infrastructure

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to walk down facility systems and equipment

- Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access confined spaces

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Ability to work extended hours or respond to call-ins as needed

Key Competencies:

- Hands-on, detail-oriented maintenance approach

- Strong safety awareness

- Effective communication and coordination skills

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance tasks

Other Job Requirements:

- United States Citizenship

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers