Facilities Maintenance Technician – NASA Balloon Ops

Peraton

Palestine, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team in Palestine, Texas. We support NASA’s Balloon Operations Contract, providing maintenance for facility systems and payload hardware.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed electricians, HVAC upkeep, plumbing, carpentry, and groundskeeping to ensure safe, compliant operations at CSBF in Palestine. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year maintenance experience, ability to obtain a NASA PIV badge, and US

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED.
One or more years of experience with building maintenance.
Experience with painting and hardware installation.
Must be able to obtain a NASA PIV badge.
Must be able to pass the background check and drug screening.
Must be a US Citizen.
Strong communications and team skills are desirable.
Basic computer skills are desirable.
Self-starter with the ability to create tasks.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed electricians with non-technical repairs as appropriate
Monitor performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for the facility; perform standard repair / replacement of components, as appropriate, and non-technical maintenance tasks such as cleaning of heating and cooling fan coil units and adjustment of system controls
Monitor and perform non-technical maintenance of plumbing systems, to include standard repair of leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, installing water coolers, and/or performing non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems; assist licensed plumbers, as appropriate
Perform carpentry maintenance tasks including routine sheetrock / drywall installation and/or repair, window replacement, cabinet and countertop replacement, painting and texturing, and door and hardware installation; paint interior and exterior finishes, as appropriate
May assist in maintaining water treatment and storage system
May perform general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal tasks
May repair kitchen equipment
Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Document facilities maintenance requirements; maintain appropriate records of work performed
Perform snow removal, as required
Perform grounds keeping activities as required
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned