Facilities Operations Assistant
Employment Type: Full‑Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt | Required Travel: 0‑10 % | Security Clearance: TS/SCI (must be active at start, with ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph) | Level of Experience: Entry Level | Anticipated Salary Range: $57,248 – $95,000
About the role
The Facilities Operations Assistant supports daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of physical infrastructure, building utilities, logistics, and low‑voltage systems for HII’s Mission Technologies division. Reporting to the building manager, the individual contributor performs hardware adjustments, technical testing, and administrative coordination to maintain physical, acoustic, and facility infrastructure standards for a high‑impact government program.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Technical Maintenance, Testing & Facility Upkeep
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on security, communication, and basic facility hardware.
- Execute minor structural repairs (drywall patching, wall cove repairs, floor tile repairs, interior painting).
- Replace faulty field equipment such as perimeter sensors, door contacts, access‑control wiring, and low‑voltage parts.
- Assess physical perimeter structures (boom gates, turnstiles, entry points) and coordinate major repairs.
- Operate and repair facility access badge equipment, biometric scanners, and camera components.
- Assist with semi‑annual hardware and physical standard inspections.
- Low‑Voltage, Telecom & Infrastructure Support
- Route low‑voltage wiring behind walls, fish, pull, and secure cables per infrastructure blueprints.
- Provide immediate triage for system outages or facility emergencies and report status to the building manager.
- Utilities & HVAC Operations
- Monitor and adjust the Direct Digital Control (DDC) building management system for environmental regulation.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot Air Handling Units (AHU) before vendor dispatch.
- Investigate plumbing issues, resolve localized blockages, leaks, or pressure fluctuations.
- Logistics, Material Handling & Procurement
- Manage material movement, workspace staging, and general logistics within the facility.
- Obtain and maintain operator licenses for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and operate mechanical lifts.
- Track and document preventative maintenance for the forklift fleet.
- Prepare, format, and route purchase requests for technical parts, components, and tools.
- Identify and correct structural deficiencies or hardware vulnerabilities; report larger issues to the building manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Basic technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and code compliance.
- Understanding of OSHA, fire prevention, and life‑safety regulations.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and work independently.
- Active TS/SCI clearance required at start; ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.
Preferred Requirements
- Technical school education.
- Two (2) years of maintenance experience.
Physical Requirements
- May work in industrial or shipboard environments.
- Typically not required to lift more than 40 lb above three feet.
- Potential exposure to extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while performing duties.
Pay
Facilities Coordinator salary ranges (based on level): Level 2 $55,000 – $70,000; Level 3 $60,500 – $80,000; Level 4 $75,200 – $105,000. The posted anticipated range for this position is $57,248 – $95,000, reflecting location, experience, and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
- 401(k) Savings Plan options.
- Financial planning tools and life insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
- Early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
- Occasional bonus or non‑recurrent compensation for qualified positions.