Jr. Operations Technician

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Operations Technician to lead a facilities team responsible for operation, maintenance, and repair of critical building systems at a large, complex site. The role covers boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution, BAS, and power systems, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting, leadership, and hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, and will be able to manage preventive maintenance and

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance.
• Night shift availability requirement.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling systems, and electrical wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools.
• Skilled with hand and power tools for mechanical disassembly/reassembly.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical distribution equipment, pumps, generators, and BAS.
• Monitor system performance via control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces.
• Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies with corrective actions.
• Analyze operational data to detect inefficiencies or equipment degradation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs.
• Lead and mentor Junior Operations Technicians in daily tasks.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and logs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments during outages and emergencies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance w/ poly

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Reading diagrams/wiring

Safety protocols

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic software

Job description

Description

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for safeguarding the integrity of critical systems? Are you ready to take on a role where your expertise will make a critical impact? The Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) division is seeking a Senior Operations Technician to join our facilities team and take a lead role in the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical building systems. This position supports a large, complex facility and requires technical expertise in both mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, central plants, generators, power distribution, and building automation systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills and leadership capabilities to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Boilers, chillers, HVAC systems
• Electrical distribution equipment (transformers, MCCs, UPS, substations)
• Pumps, generators, and power systems
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Monitor system performance using control panels, gauges, and BAS interfaces.
• Respond to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies, implementing corrective actions swiftly.
• Analyze operational data to detect inefficiencies or early equipment degradation.
• Perform both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled corrective repairs.
• Lead and guide Junior Operations Technicians in daily tasks and troubleshooting.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, repairs, and operational logs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments during equipment outages and emergencies.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance
• Must be available to work night shifts as part of the regular schedule.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, cooling systems, and electrical wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, chassis charts, and diagnostic tools.
• Skilled in using standard hand and power tools for disassembly and reassembly of mechanical systems.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including brake adjustments, valve grinding, and light alignments.
• Strong troubleshooting and failure analysis skills.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and ability to ensure safe work practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring junior technicians or overseeing shop operations.
• Strong background in quality control practices, energy efficiency improvements, and safety assurance.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or diagnostic software.
• Experience conducting vehicle inspections in compliance with DOT or local regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of technical specification development and parts procurement processes.
• Project management experience related to equipment maintenance or fleet upgrades.
• EPA Section 609 certification for refrigerant handling (for work involving vehicle air conditioning systems).

For U.S. Positions

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Original Posting

June 9, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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