Worker Type

　　Regular

　　Job Description

　　Summary

　　The Sr. Facilities Technician maintains and repairs the facility's structure, equipment and grounds, which may include plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Performs skilled trades work, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures. Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building plumbing and wiring required in the production process. Makes periodic or special inspections of the premise to determine repair work necessary.

　　Position Responsibilities

　　Receives and completes daily Track-It™ facilities work orders which include, but are not limited to: minor electrical/lighting, plumbing, drywall, painting and ceiling tile repairs

　　Provides support on construction, repair, and maintenance activities such as landscaping, framing, modular assembly (cubicles), fabrication, painting, HVAC, plumbing and electrical

　　Supports all department moves, additions, or changes, including inter-office transportation

　　Operates a forklift to relocate materials and tooling

　　Utilize aerial platforms such as scissor and boom lifts in order to repair equipment such as lighting and banners

　　Conference room / special event setup. Custodial maintenance support (in the event of an emergency)

　　Works on preventative maintenance on all equipment such as machinery, building electrical systems, plumbing, modular systems, HVAC, etc

　　Assists in monthly EH&S inspections and maintaining a safe work environment

　　Assists with processing waste streams such as recycling, universal waste, and hazardous materials

　　May need to assist other departments in order to meet milestones or deadlines

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

　　Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent

　　Minimum of 6+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

　　Experienced and proficient with MS Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook)

　　Strong knowledge of and adherence to shop safety practices

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Experienced and proficient with the use of hand tools and machinery related to Facilities Maintenance

　　Experienced using a forklift

　　Experienced performing common building repairs such as plumbing, light carpentry, painting, electrical, fabrication, etc

　　Valid California driver's license with clean driving record

　　Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

　　Vocational training is preferred

　　Contributes to the development of techniques for problem-solving. Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways

　　Works on complex assignments requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Makes recommendations for new procedures

　　Acts independently to determine methods & procedures on new assignments. Acts as team leader

　　Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

　　Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

　　Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

　　Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

　　Has effective leadership, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills

　　Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

　　Physical Demands

　　Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

　　Ability to lift and move objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 50 lbs. (Occasionally)

　　Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequently)

　　Required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear (Frequently)

　　The salary range for this role is:

　　$34 - $51

　　AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

　　ITAR Requirement:

　　This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

　　Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .

　　We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

　　Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

　　Who We Are

　　Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.

　　Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

　　What We Do

　　Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

　　AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply.

　　ITAR

　　U.S. Citizenship required

　　ABOUT US

　　At AeroVironment, our purpose is to secure lives and advance sustainability through transformative innovation. Our solutions give our customers a fresh vantage point, positioning them to see the world with new eyes and extending their reach beyond the line of sight. That is the power of our breakthrough unmanned aircraft systems, perfected and refined over a half century.

　　Whether they are warfighters searching for an enemy, border patrol agents searching for people in need of assistance, or telecom providers linking millions to the digital economy, our customers choose AeroVironment because our systems generate actionable intelligence reliably, creating a path to goals that would otherwise be unattainable.