Facilities Tech Support - TELECOM Central
About The Position
Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support professional to join its Telecom team in the Eastern Service Area, based in Jamaica, NY. The role supports the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract and helps maintain the facilities and infrastructure that support the National Airspace System. The position monitors, maintains, and optimizes physical facilities and telecommunications infrastructure, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, site security, switches, routers, fiber-optic cabling, DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups. It also involves escorting technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, and non-badged workers in restricted areas. This position requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities within the assigned region. Candidates must reside in or near Jamaica, NY and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA sites as business needs require.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- At least 8 years of experience in facilities engineering or management.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of the degree.
- Strong expertise in HVAC, power distribution, cabling standards, and building infrastructure.
- Experience reviewing technical designs and contractor work for compliance with standards.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety frameworks for critical infrastructure.
- Background in physical security standards for facilities.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Must reside in or near Jamaica, NY and be able to travel regularly to multiple FAA sites within the assigned region.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FAA programs, NAS systems, or air traffic control environments.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or certifications in facility or building management.
- Familiarity with sustainable building practices, LEED standards, or energy-efficient systems.
- Understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, maintain, and optimize physical facilities, including generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security, to support near-perfect uptime.
- Escort technical operations personnel to monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers and protect sensitive equipment and restricted security areas.
- Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, including switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
- Maintain and troubleshoot DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.
- Travel locally to FAA facilities throughout the assigned region as business needs require.
Benefits
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
