Facility Technician B; Grounds - 1st Shift

Facility Technician B (Grounds)

Job Code: 39367

Location:

Orange, VA

Schedule:

1st Shift 9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total) and have every other Friday off.

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Harris seeks a Facilities Technician B to join our Orange, VA location. The site, located in rural Orange County about 1.5 hours from Washington, DC, serves as our center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion, energetics development, and high‑complexity production programs. This position reports directly to the Associate Manager of Facilities, under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager. With some knowledge and experience in landscaping and construction, the Facilities Technician B works under the direction of a Lead Skilled Craftsman to perform tasks required to maintain plant facilities.

Responsibilities include general maintenance activities such as snow plowing, mowing, and operating hand and power tools. Work is performed with supervision and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

The work environment may require both indoor and outdoor activity in varied conditions (hot, cold, wet, humid). The role includes frequent walking, standing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps), balancing, bending, reaching, handling/fingering, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds is required. Work may involve operating material‑handling equipment (e.g., forklift, crane, hoist, man lift) safely.

Employees may be exposed to varying noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals, requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses or goggles, face shields, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, hard hats, shop coats, and hearing protection. The ability to don and doff PPE when entering or exiting specialized areas is required. The position requires driving between locations within the facility.

Some duties may occur in an office setting using standard office equipment, including a computer. The ability to distinguish colors may be necessary. The role may require working varying shifts and hours to support operational needs.

• Landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Construction and excavating
• 6S general shop upkeep, cleaning, and organizing

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post‑Secondary/Associates Degree with 0–2 years of prior related experience.

• Experience operating excavating equipment such as skid‑steer loaders, walk‑behind trenchers, mini‑excavators, dump trucks, lawn mowers, and weed trimmers.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel (with formula use).
• Strong safety and environmental awareness.

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Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3

Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please be aware that some positions require a security clearance.