Int Facilities Technician (2nd Shift)

mercurysystemscareers; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Facilities Technician to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment, maintaining building systems and supporting equipment moves and installations. This role ensures safe, reliable operation and compliance with standards, directly impacting uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in facilities or maintenance, a GED or high school diploma, and experience with Lockout/Tagout, PPE, and piping/ductwork.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of facilities or maintenance experience.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Proficient in Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, PPE.
• Skilled with piping, conduit, and ductwork installation.
• Comfortable on ladders and elevated areas.
• Strong diagnostic skills for facility systems.
• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination controls.
• Able to work overtime and on-call rotations.
• Proficient with MS Office and facility software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, and safe work practices.
• Monitor and maintain power, industrial gases, DI water, chilled water, liquid nitrogen supply, and drain systems ensuring continuous operation.
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, building security, and safety personnel to support facility operations and projects.
• Perform general maintenance of the building, grounds, and manufacturing areas.
• Assist with equipment moves, new installations, and facility modifications.

Skills

Facilities experience

Lockout/Tagout

Hot Work Permits

PPE usage

Piping & ductwork

Ladders & elevated

Diagnostics skills

Cleanroom knowledge

Office software

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility software

Job description

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting‑edge technology to mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most.

The Facilities Technician is a critical contributor to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maintaining facility infrastructure, supporting equipment installations and relocations, coordinating contractor work, and ensuring all building systems function safely, reliably, and in compliance with operational standards. This pivotal role directly supports and ensures uninterrupted manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, and safe work practices.


• Monitor and maintain power, industrial gases, DI water, chilled water, liquid nitrogen supply, and drain systems ensuring continuous operation.


• Work closely with contractors, vendors, building security, and safety personnel to support facility operations and projects.


• Perform general maintenance of the building, grounds, and manufacturing areas.


• Assist with equipment moves, new installations, and facility modifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires 2-3(+) years of facilities or technical experience as a maintenance technician, equipment technician/engineer, or facilities technician.


• GED or high school diploma.


• Proficient in Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, and PPE usage.


• Skilled in installing different piping/plumbing systems, conduit, and ductwork.


• Comfortable working on ladders, platforms, and elevated areas.


• Strong diagnostic skills for facility systems and equipment.


• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination‑control procedures.


• Understanding of facility distribution networks (water, electrical, gas, etc.).


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interdepartmental collaboration.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and facility‑related software platforms.


• Able to work overtime as needed, sometimes will include weekends. Also, on-call rotation once per month for nights and weekends is required.


• Exposure to extreme temperatures will be required.


• Must be able to train on first shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal trades training is preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.


• Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing 50+lbs.


• Constant movement and use of limbs.


• Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and frequently pinching and/or gripping.


• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information.


• Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


• Requires good manual dexterity/coordination, and stamina.

“This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.”

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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