Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Viasat, Inc. • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Viasat is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician to support its Tempe, Arizona campus and additional offsite locations. Reporting to the Tempe Facilities Manager, this role helps maintain facilities systems, equipment, and assets in effective working condition and supports a high level of customer satisfaction. The mechanic arranges daily maintenance support, communicates scheduled and unexpected maintenance and repairs, coordinates subcontractors alongside internal duties, assists contractors, troubleshoots electrical and mechanical equipment, and supports plumbing work across the campus.

The position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems and equipment. It uses building automation and computer maintenance management systems, interprets technical drawings, operates material-handling machinery and power tools, coordinates subcontractors, installs or relocates modular furniture and lab benches, and provides hands-on support to HVAC mechanics and electricians. The role requires on-call coverage after hours and on weekends, and travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance, including general repairs and work in related trades such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Previous HVAC and/or electrical facilities work.
• Experience running conduit and adding single- and three-phase circuits.
• Clean-room laboratory experience.
• Experience using a computer-based work order management system.
• Experience with general facilities equipment and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing tools.
• Ability to perform on-call responsibilities for after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical certifications or license.
• Exceptional ability to provide outstanding customer service under pressure.
• Knowledge of Trane SC building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other building systems and equipment, including fan coil units, package chillers, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, electrical equipment, and UPS.
• Operate building automation systems, including Trane SC, Delta, and Automated Logic Controls.
• Manage work orders using computer maintenance management system (CMMS) software.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, user manuals, and electronic or mechanical schematics to repair and maintain equipment.
• Operate material-handling machinery and power tools as needed.
• Coordinate, supervise, and/or escort subcontractors as needed.
• Install and/or relocate modular furniture and lab benches.
• Provide hands-on support to HVAC mechanics and/or electricians.
• Arrange daily maintenance support and ensure scheduled and unexpected maintenance and repairs are communicated and carried out without delay.
• Assist outside contractors, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment issues, and support plumbing assignments.
• Collaborate with the team and take on additional or new duties promptly.
• Provide on-call coverage for after-hours and weekend needs.
• Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED