Facilities Tech Support - FENS Central

Peraton • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $86,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Tech Support employee for its Telecom team in the Central Service Area, supporting the FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) contract. The role helps maintain the facilities and telecommunications infrastructure that supports the National Airspace System. The position is based near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and requires 100% local travel to FAA facilities throughout the assigned region as business needs require. Candidates must reside in or near Minneapolis and be able to travel regularly to multiple sites.

The role includes monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing facilities such as generators, HVAC systems, racks, cabling, and site security; escorting technical operations personnel and monitoring uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers; installing, testing, and maintaining telecommunications equipment; and maintaining and troubleshooting critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, or four additional years of experience may be accepted in its place. The target salary range is $86,000–$138,000. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• At least 8 years of experience in facilities engineering or management.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or four additional 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, and be able to travel 100% locally to FAA facilities within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAA programs, National Airspace System (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 and monitor uncleared visitors, contractors, or non-badged workers to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive equipment, and restricted security areas.
• Lead installation, testing, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, including switches, routers, and fiber-optic cabling.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backups.
• Travel regularly to multiple FAA facilities within the assigned region, as business needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior