Underground Utility Mechanic (supporting NASA)

ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking an Underground Utility Mechanic to support our Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.  Summary/General Description of Job: Applicant shall be responsible for the daily operations, preventative maintenance, and trouble call repairs to the Center’s Underground Utility Systems including all high-pressure steam and condensate lines, all steam sewer and storm water manholes, sanitary sewer and storm water lines, and the domestic water system including Fire Hydrants.   Essential Duties & Job Functions: Able to perform physical labor work as required, including shoveling, pick and bar to excavate, backfill holes and trenches; installs shoring and bracing in holes and trenches as needed. Working knowledge of Systems to ensure proper operation and to act upon any condition that require immediate action. Skills to maintain and repair a variety of underground pipelines and related facilities equipment (reading and interpreting distribution maps, pipeline drawings, specifications, chlorinating the distribution system and performing hydrant flow tests).  Conduct necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment Performs on call, after-hours, and preventive maintenance duties as necessary. Able to work outdoors under varying climatic conditions. Performs all work in a safe manner in accordance with safety practices and procedures. Uses a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, and standard measuring instruments. Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task. Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or other equipment. Assists and supports other departments, staff and/or trade groups as needed or directed. Adheres to the established safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures. Performs other related work as required or assigned.   Accountable For: Timely and cost-effective performance of duties. Adherence to all safety, environmental and health rules, and regulations. Harmoniously working with other employees and customers. Working with the Supervisors and Operators to outline work to be done, after which incumbent is expected to work independently.    Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): Minimum 2 years' as a Journeyman in HVAC/R, Plumbing, or Industrial Maintenance, and Minimum 5 years' experience in underground utility maintenance performing the following: Directing and overseeing excavation requirements to expose utility systems for repair and or replacement. Repairing or replacing damaged utility to reestablish operability.