Facilities Maintenance Technician

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of our office facilities. This on-site role serves as the point of contact for program customers and employees, coordinating work orders, office moves, site openings, closures, supply management, and vendor coordination to keep a safe, professional workplace.

The position blends hands-on maintenance with customer service and light project management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of hands-on facilities maintenance, building operations, or general trades in office/commercial setting.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting and life safety troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and triage work order requests through ticketing systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs (lighting, ceilings, doors, plumbing, HVAC).
• Coordinate with licensed vendors for work outside scope; manage vendor to completion.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Lighting

Life safety

Work order systems

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

TS-SCI eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ServiceNow

Maximo

Archibus

Power tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and readiness of Peraton's office facilities. This role serves as the on-site point of contact for program customers and employees, executing and coordinating work order requests, office moves, site openings and closures, supply management, vendor coordination, and general upkeep. The technician balances hands-on maintenance work with customer service, logistics coordination, and light project management to ensure a safe, functional, and professional workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Work Order & Service Request Management

• Receive, triage, and complete work order requests through the ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Maximo, Archibus).
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs: lighting, ceiling tiles, doors/locks, furniture, plumbing fixtures, HVAC comfort adjustments, minor electrical, and general handyman tasks.
• Escalate work outside of scope or trade certification to the appropriate licensed vendor and manage that vendor to completion.

Program Customer Coordination

• Serve as the primary on-site facilities point of contact for program teams and building occupants.
• Communicate proactively on service status, scheduled outages, disruptions, and completion timelines.
• Support program-specific facility requirements (secure spaces, lab areas, specialized rooms) in coordination with security and program leadership.
• Conduct routine walk-throughs and respond to occupant concerns promptly and professionally.

Office Moves, Adds & Changes (MAC)

• Coordinate and execute employee moves, workstation reconfigurations, and departmental relocations.
• Plan move logistics: labeling, sequencing, furniture disassembly/reassembly, IT hand-off, and post-move punch list.
• Partner with IT, Security, and HR to ensure seating, badge access, phone/data drops, and nameplates are aligned on move day.
• Maintain accurate space and occupancy records.

Site Openings & Closures

• Support new site stand‑ups: furniture installation, signage, supply stocking, initial vendor setup, and readiness inspections.
• Support site closures: decommissioning of furniture and equipment, asset disposition, records handling, vendor termination coordination, and landlord turnover walk‑throughs.
• Coordinate with Corporate Real Estate, Security, IT, and program leadership on move-in/move-out schedules and punch lists.

Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of janitorial, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pest control, landscaping, and other service vendors; verify quality of work.

Safety, Compliance & Readiness

• Conduct routine facility inspections; identify and correct safety hazards.
• Support life safety systems checks (fire extinguishers, AEDs, emergency lighting, exit signage) and coordinate required annual inspections.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA, and Peraton EH&S policies; maintain a clean, organized shop and work area.
• Participate in emergency response, business continuity, and after-hours as needed.

General

• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with employees, customers, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of hands‑on facilities maintenance, building operations, or general trades experience in an office/commercial environment.
• Working knowledge of general building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and life safety (troubleshooting to the technician level).
• Experience using a work order ticketing system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly with all levels of staff and program customers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform work requiring standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.
• TS‑SCI or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical/vocational training or knowledge of HVAC and electrical.
• Experience supporting office moves, new site openings, or site closures in a multi‑site corporate environment.
• Familiarity with vendor management and small‑purchase procurement processes.
• Experience in a government contracting or cleared‑facility environment.

Physical & Work Environment

• On‑site presence required; primarily indoor office environment with occasional exterior work.
• Some evening, weekend, or after‑hours work to support moves, outages, and emergencies.
• Travel between company facilities.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs, use hand and power tools safely, and operate powered equipment (pallet jacks, lifts) as trained.

Core Competencies

• Customer focus and professionalism.
• Problem‑solving and hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Organization, prioritization, and follow‑through.
• Communication — verbal, written.
• Safety mindset.
• Team collaboration across IT, Security, HR, and program stakeholders.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next‑generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.