Senior Facilities Technician
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is seeking a full-time Facilities Technician with 7+ years of facilities experience to support building operations, perform routine and corrective maintenance, and coordinate timely resolution of facility issues in a safety-focused environment. This role will provide day-to-day facilities maintenance and operational support for office, lab, and test areas, including HVAC support and general building maintenance. It also involves supporting specialized test infrastructure such as anechoic chambers, thermal and environmental chambers, and vibration test equipment. The technician will perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, support power distribution, equipment support, and cable management/lab infrastructure. Additionally, they will execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities, maintain accurate PM records, and coordinate/oversee vendors and contractors. The role includes maintaining clean and organized spaces, supporting safety inspections, managing workspace assignments, and providing project coordination support for capital work, renovations, and site changes. Coordination with the Landlord for facilities requests is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- High School or Trade School diploma
- 7+ years of experience
- Solid working knowledge of building codes, OSHA requirements, and knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures
- Strong working knowledge of building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, access control, fire/life safety
- Experience supporting commercial/industrial environments
- Proven vendor/contractor management experience (SOWs, quotes, renewals, performance tracking)
- Strong organizational and documentation skills (work orders, logs, compliance records, asset lists, invoices, POs)
- Professional communication and customer service mindset; able to work effectively with employees, leadership, vendors, and internal partners
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must have an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer license in specific specialty
- Lab/test support experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day facilities maintenance and operational support for office, lab, and test areas, including HVAC support and general building maintenance
- Support specialized test infrastructure including anechoic chambers, thermal and environmental chambers, and vibration test equipment
- Perform basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting; support power distribution, equipment support, and cable management/lab infrastructure
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities; maintain accurate PM records and service documentation
- Coordinate and oversee vendors/contractors (HVAC, electrical, specialty), including scopes of work, quotes, scheduling, and service-level follow-up; interface with building ownership/property management
- Maintain clean, organized mechanical and lab spaces; follow all safety procedures for tools, equipment, and materials/chemicals
- Support safety inspections and maintain compliance with applicable building codes and regulations
- Own workspace/cubicle assignments and coordinate employee moves and reconfigurations as requested by management
- Provide project coordination support for capital work, renovations, and site changes (timelines, stakeholders, budgets, and status updates)
- Coordinate with Landlord for facilities requests from internal stakeholders and ensure requests are complete in a timely manner.
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
