Facilities Operations Assistant
Job Summary
Requisition Number:30037
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$57248.00-$95000.00
Security Clearance:TS/SCI
Level of Experience:Entry Level
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nations intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity network architecture reverse engineering software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
- Know & Grow Your People Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships Communicate openly collaborate well and build trust.
- Take Ownership Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future Bring ideas curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
HIIs Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. We are actively looking for a Facilities Operation Specialist. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise-Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure cybersecurity physical facilities and personnel operations.
The Facilities Operations Assistant provides technical support for the daily maintenance troubleshooting and operation of physical infrastructure building utilities logistics and low-voltage systems within a facility. Operating under the direction of the building manager this position performs hardware adjustments technical testing and administrative coordination to maintain physical acoustic and facility infrastructure standards. This is an individual contributor role with no supervisory leadership or policy-making responsibilities.
The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission-critical systems and environments. Due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly
Facilities Coordinator 2: $55000 - $70000
Facilities Coordinator 3: $60500 - $80000
Facilities Coordinator 4: $75200 - $105000
1. Technical Maintenance Testing & Facility Upkeep
- Routine Upkeep: Performs preventative maintenance troubleshooting and mechanical repairs on security communication and basic facility hardware components.
- Physical Structure Repair: Performs structural repairs including minor drywall patching wall cove repairs minor floor tile repairs and interior wall painting.
- Component Replacement: Replaces faulty field equipment including perimeter sensors door contacts access control wiring and low-voltage electronic parts.
- Perimeter Integrity: Conducts technical assessments on physical perimeter structures like automated boom gates turnstiles and entry points coordinating major repairs with authorized entities.
- Hardware Administration: Operates facility access badge equipment and completes physical hardware repairs on badge printers biometric scanners and camera parts.
- Technical Compliance Testing: Assists the building manager with regular facility technical testing including semi-annual hardware and physical standard inspections.
2. Low-Voltage Telecom & Infrastructure Support
- Behind-the-Wall Routing: Routes low-voltage wire behind walls fishing pulling and securing cables according to facility infrastructure blueprints.
- Triage Support: Responds to system outages or facility emergencies by providing immediate physical triage and reporting status updates to the building manager.
3. Utilities & HVAC Operations
- DDC Building Management: Monitors tracks and adjusts the Direct Digital Control (DDC) building management system to regulate environmental settings and maintain infrastructure efficiency.
- HVAC System Triage: Investigates diagnoses and troubleshoots Air Handling Units (AHU) to isolate mechanical or airflow issues prior to vendor dispatch.
- Plumbing System Adjustments: Investigates and troubleshoots facility plumbing systems resolving localized line blockages component leaks or minor pressure fluctuations.
4. Logistics Material Handling & Procurement
- Logistics Support: Manages material movement workspace staging and general logistics support within the facility.
- MHE Operations: Obtains and maintains operator licenses for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to operate mechanical lifts and machinery.
- Forklift Fleet Upkeep: Monitors tracks and documents the preventative forklift maintenance plan to maintain vehicle safety and operational uptime.
- Procurement Processing: Prepares formats and routes purchase requests for approval to keep technical parts components and maintenance tools in stock.
- Deficiency Remediation: Identifies structural deficiencies or hardware vulnerabilities during daily inspections correcting minor mechanical faults and reporting larger upkeep needs to the building manager.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Must have basic technical knowledge (such as HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical and code compliance) and mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and possess a basic knowledge of construction principles.
- Must possess a general understanding of OSHA fire prevention life and safety regulations.
- Must be able to handle multiple priorities and work independently.
- Active TS/SCI required to start
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph to remain in position
Level Requirements
- Level 2: High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Level 3: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Level 4: High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
- Technical school education preferred.
- Two (2) year maintenance experience preferred.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR AI and Big Data cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.
Do You Need Assistance
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
America's largest shipbuilder with 140+ years advancing U.S. national security — delivering powerful naval vessels, unmanned systems, and all-domain defense technologies.