Commercial Plumber

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Summary

Join Battelle as a Senior Crafts Fabricator and put your skilled-trades expertise to work maintaining, improving, and supporting the facilities and systems that enable critical research and operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced journeyman-level professional who enjoys hands-on problem solving, variety, and taking ownership of complex maintenance, fabrication, construction, and renovation work.

In this role, you will apply expertise across multiple craft areas, work independently to troubleshoot and resolve facility and system issues, and help ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with applicable codes and requirements. You will also have opportunities to provide direction to other personnel and contractors, contribute to project planning and cost estimates, and use your experience to help keep Battelle facilities operating safely, reliably, and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman-level work supporting the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of facility systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system problems and potential failures using sound judgment, technical knowledge, and established trade practices.
• Support facility construction, demolition, renovation, installation, fabrication, and maintenance activities.
• Apply knowledge and skills across multiple craft disciplines to complete assignments with minimal supervision and limited written or graphic instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, system diagrams, technical drawings, and other documentation necessary to complete assigned work.
• Perform installation and fabrication work using appropriate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and trade-specific techniques.
• Follow applicable regulatory codes, requirements, procedures, and recognized industry practices when performing work.
• Direct and coordinate assigned personnel as needed to support safe, efficient completion of projects and maintenance activities.
• Maintain appropriate security of facilities, systems, equipment, and project work while performing assigned duties.
• Provide cost estimates for small to medium-sized projects and supply relevant information to support departmental budgeting activities when required.
• Provide direction and inspection of work performed by outside contractors on designated projects when assigned.
• Safely operate required equipment and complete applicable training or certification for forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, power tools, asbestos-related work, radiation work, or other specialized activities when required.
• Perform work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including work that requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and accessing equipment or confined work areas.
• Maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License and comply with applicable Battelle safety, security, and operational requirements.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $59,500 - $83,300 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.


You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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