Job Title: Cleanroom Custodian (NWS 00738)
North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.
The Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate has an opening for a Cleanroom Custodian. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will interact with coworkers, building clients, and facility points of contact. The successful candidate may perform general custodial in addition to cleanroom custodial job duties. The successful candidate will report to the MED Operations Maintenance Manager.
Essential Duties
Clean all cleanroom areas while wearing proper cleanroom garb, including Class 100,000 to Class 10 cleanrooms, following prescribed cleaning procedures.
Clean additional non-cleanroom lab space and support areas.
Remove trash and other refuse including packaged hazardous waste.
Wipe clean work surfaces, equipment, furniture, walls, and fixtures removing particulate down to the submicron size as applicable.
Maintain cleanroom and general custodial equipment to include replacing equipment filters.
Work at elevated heights of 15 feet utilizing ladders, lifts, safety harnesses, and slings.
Provide excellent customer service to coworkers and facility customers.
Responsible and accountable for performing tasks in accordance with ES&H regulations and procedures and fulfill all integrated safety, security, and property management responsibilities as appropriate.
Operate instruments for evaluation of cleanroom status such as particle counters, particle swipe analysis, and also perform measurement samples (swipes and nonvolatile residue).
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.
Experience performing a variety of custodial assignments, such as cleaning floors, furniture, and fixtures.
Capacity to perform physical activity for extended periods of time, while wearing cleanroom garb.
Ability to utilize approved cleaning agents and tools that meet cleanroom standards, including but not limited to, HEPA vacuums, chemical mixtures of water, acetone, or alcohol.
-Competence to work safely near hazardous chemicals, equipment, and environments.
Must have sufficient communication skills to receive, understand, and comply with verbal work assignments and specific detailed safety instructions and effectively interact with customers, coworkers, and facility personnel.
Capability to adapt to changing priorities without getting overwhelmed.
Demonstrated ability performing floor care maintenance including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and stripping hard surface floors.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
-Experience maintaining or working in Cleanrooms.
Experience with computers.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of cleanliness in the cleanroom environment.
Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Subcontractor.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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