Facilities Maintenance Technician

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑Spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking to hire a cleared Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician based in the Sterling, VA to join a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will be a member of a small team providing facility support to a dedicated program building. This candidate will enjoy hands‑on work and possess a broad range of maintenance skills to perform routine maintenance activities and critical repairs.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing facility improvement solutions
• Maintaining the operation (mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural) of the building
• Overseeing of subcontractors
• Lending expertise to cost estimates
• Performing routine inspections
• Ensuring a safe work environment

The position requires a candidate who is self‑motivated and demonstrates strong organizational and time‑management skills.

The applicant will follow the Government holiday schedule and have the option to work a 5/80 or 9/80A daily work schedule.

*** Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with POLY

• Performing a variety of maintenance duties involved in the repair and maintenance of buildings and facilities:
  Electrical:
  Changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and repairing ballast and light fixtures.
• Plumbing:
  Correcting toilet, sink, urinal, faucet, water fountain and general plumbing issues.
• Building:
  Furniture assembly, picture and white board hanging, doorknob/lock/closures repair/replacement, interior patching and painting, daily electrical/mechanical/HVAC equipment inspections &/or maintenance.
• HVAC:
  Troubleshooting issues to a basic level.
• Overseeing and assisting with the coordination of on‑site contractors to perform outsourced maintenance activities.
• Working with management to identify and correct any indoor/outdoor items that may pose a danger to employees, tenants, or visitors.

• 5+ years of building maintenance experience and electrical experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electrical, structural, and plumbing maintenance issues.
• Demonstrated experience repairing and/or replacing building equipment.
• Familiar with electrical and mechanical facility drawings.
• Familiar with Building Management System (BMS) and Maintenance scheduling software.
• Ability to fulfill the physical demands of essential job functions: climb a ladder, climb stairs, work underneath raised floor, frequent walking, frequent standing, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be reliable and punctual, with the ability to be on call for after‑hours emergency response.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and maintenance techniques.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, with polygraph.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience across multiple trades (Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC…) at a basic level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other software as necessary to complete the job.
• Working knowledge of building life safety systems, including UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supplies), emergency generators and fire panels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of building plumbing.
• Familiarity with dry cool chillers, CRAC units, RTU’s, UPS systems etc.

Minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience and Bachelor's degree. Or, additional work experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Active and transferable Active U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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