Maintenance​/Cleaning Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

This position will be filled at either the Operator 2 or Operator 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Weapons Facilities Operations (WFO) Division is seeking Operators to support mission-critical facility operations across DARHT, High Explosives (HE) facilities, and associated mission areas.

This role focuses on maintaining real-time awareness of facility conditions, supporting safe and efficient work execution, and ensuring coordination across operations, maintenance, and engineering in a fast-paced, field-driven environment. It requires consistent field engagement, strong situational awareness, and direct involvement in executing work in the field.

• Performing routine facility walkdowns to maintain awareness of conditions, ongoing work, and potential risks
• Perfrom monthly facility life safety equipment inspections in assigned facilities
• Manage and maintain the Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) program, including lock distribution, database management, and timely return of assigned locks
• Supporting execution of scheduled work by ensuring coordination between operations, maintenance, and engineering.
• Perfrom seasonal, on-call support by conducting cold-weather facility checks, monitoring heating systems and plumbing, identifying and reporting safety or maintenance issues, as needed, responding to weather-related emergencies, and ensuring facilities remain safe, secure, and operational during cold-weather conditions.
• Identifying and communicating facility issues, hazards, or configuration concerns in a timely manner
• Must have knowledge of facility configuration, including equipment, systems, layouts, and operational requirements.
• Reviewing procedures, work packages, and field conditions to ensure alignment prior to execution
• Supporting configuration management by maintaining awareness of facility systems and changes
• Driving accountability in the field by ensuring work is performed as planned and within established controls
• Supporting schedule execution by ensuring work is coordinated, properly planned, and aligned with established work week priorities
• Monitoring facility systems and equipment performance, identifying abnormalities, and responding appropriately

In addition to the responsibilities outlined at the lower level, Operator 3 candidates are expected to operate with a higher level of autonomy and ownership. This includes troubleshooting facility systems, supporting maintenance release activities, and responding independently to abnormal operating conditions while maintaining safety basis requirements.

• This position requires a strong field presence and direct engagement with multiple organizations to support mission execution. The selected candidate is expected to maintain active involvement in ongoing work, drive coordination across organizations, and ensure safe and efficient execution of facility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, make sound decisions within defined controls, and elevate issues appropriately is essential. This is a fast-paced, execution-driven environment where priorities shift and real-time judgment is required. This role is not administrative or desk-based. Candidates who prefer primarily office-based work may not find this position to be a good fit.

Job Requirements for Operator 2:

• Demonstrated reliability and accountability in a field or operational environment
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining alignment with leadership direction
• Experience working within safety, procedural, and operational…