Facilities Assistant

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Job Title

Location

Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary)

Job Description

Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. We are looking for a motivated Facilities Assistant to join our highly collaborative team in Herndon, Virginia. As the Facilities Assistant you will work closely with the Facilities Manager to assist with monitoring and maintaining the building and laboratory facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Custodial

• Maintain engineering lab spaces. This includes electronics labs as well as Class 1K and 10K clean room spaces. Tasks include monitoring and replacing filters, lights, etc., as well as general cleaning.
• Maintain lab gowning materials and gowning room stocking (lab coats, gloves, etc.).

Facility

• Perform general handyman repairs and maintenance. This includes wall patching and basic carpentry.
• Assist Facilities Manager with HVAC equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Assist Facilities Manager with building needs, external contractor monitoring, and tasks as assigned.

General

• Assist in developing facility processes and routine maintenance schedule.
• Engage with vendors for quoting and hiring.
• Maintain records and documentation for the facility.
• Occasional weekend and/or early morning hours.
• May at times be required to respond quickly to emergencies via phone, email, or in-person outside of normal working hours.

Job Requirements

Experience and Expertise Required:

• HS Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Able to lift 50 LB
• Able to climb a 10-foot ladder.
• Ability to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and handheld power tools.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Reliable personal transportation or means of arriving at work at potentially odd hours

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in engineering lab environment
• Experience with HVAC equipment

Travel:

• No significant travel requirements beyond use of company vehicle for local deliveries and pick-ups. (< 25-miles)

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth.

We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr