Facilities Technician

Metron•Reston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings. Metron, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Facilities Technician who will be responsible for maintaining the physical infrastructure of our offices in the Northern Virginia area. The Facilities Technician will perform and coordinate general maintenance, repairs, reconfiguration and cosmetic updates within our headquarters in Reston, VA and office space in Sterling, VA. The role is a full-time, in-person position (40 hours/week) and will report to the Director of Security.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with basic hand and power tools
US Citizenship is required; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (SECRET level clearance)

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with building maintenance, or facilities operations
Apprenticeship, vocational education or technical certification in building maintenance or related trade
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Reviewing and executing facilities work orders and maintenance requests
Coordinating, scheduling, and overseeing specialized external vendors for periodic maintenance, minor repairs, and ad-hoc build-out projects that require licensed expertise
Performing and prioritizing minor general building repairs
Creating checklists for and performing routine preventative maintenance tasks for facility equipment, basic building infrastructure, and common areas
Independently managing and executing physical logistics for office changes, moves, and company events, including assembling small office furniture, setting up tables/chairs, and ensuring meeting room organization
Acting as a first responder to urgent facility issues diagnosing the problem and resolving, or clearly defining the scope and coordinating the engagement of service vendors
Conducting periodic facility walkthroughs to check for hazards, ensuring building aesthetics are maintained, and verifying all safety equipment is current and accessible
Assisting the Office Administrator in maintaining stocks of general office supplies and materials
Working closely with Metron Security and IT to manage service vendors working on-site, including physical escorting and visitor coordination