MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Zel Technologies LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Bonuses for performance

Educational assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician will assist the Air Force with creating and maintaining the USPDS under the NTNF mission. Field work across the continental US includes installation, calibration, and data processing of diverse sensor networks.

Applicants must be a US citizen with Top-Secret clearance, possess a BA/BS with 3+ years experience or 4+ years alternative, and demonstrate technical writing and strong communication skills. OSHA/DoD compliance and Linux/Unix familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• US citizen with Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• BA/BS plus 3+ years’ experience or 4+ years relevant work.
• Ability to write technical reports and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to guide maintenance.
• Install, maintain, test, and repair wiring and sensor systems per regs.
• Perform field and back-shop maintenance on sensors and comms systems.
• Analyze equipment to locate malfunctions and document actions.
• Maintain inspection records and support SATCOM and terrestrial networks.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Technical writing

Strong communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Linux/Unix familiarity

Education

BA/BS with 3+ years experience

4+ years experience in lieu

Tools

Linux/Unix certification

Command line skills

Job description

This position is eligible for a $500 ZelTech Non-Employee Referral fee.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician will assist the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) with creating and maintaining the United States Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS) which falls under the National Technical Nuclear Forensics (NTNF) mission. The NTNF leverages AFTAC to detect, identify, and characterize nuclear events and to report nuclear forensic information to national authorities. The USPDS is a fully integrated, terrestrially based, geographically dispersed, centrally managed prompt detection and reporting system.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Install, maintain, repair, test, and replace wiring, sensor systems, associated processing and control systems using test devices while following all local, state, and federal regulations regarding electrical standards.
• Resolve installation, repair, overhaul, and modification problems associated with field equipment.
• Collect, process, transmit, and analyze forensic data phenomena.
• Perform field and back-shop maintenance on (air pressure and seismic) sensors, (Optical, RF, and Gamma) sensors, and processing and communications systems.
• Perform field maintenance performed at equipment locations across the continental United States. Equipment is located below ground in basements or vaults, inside small spaces such as attics, and on rooftops.
• Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Perform intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency.
• Analyze construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine the source of malfunction.
• Follow, maintain, and suggest corrections to technical documentation IAW USAF, AFOSH, and OSHA standards.
• Post entries on maintenance and inspection records, and complete maintenance data collection forms while accounting for, and turning in supplies and material.
• Provide assistance with intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks.
• Test installed equipment for proper assembly of components and compliance with technical instructions.
• Unpack, inspect, and position communications equipment; erect antennas; and interconnect communications facilities.
• Check equipment for service ability prior to installation to include assembling, connecting, securing, and interconnecting components, erecting antennas, and interconnecting cabling.
• Refer to plans and equipment specifications to conduct site and equipment surveys and establish equipment systems interface.
• Follow maintenance documentation procedures by filling out tags and forms regarding equipment serviceability, repair actions, inventory and configuration management, and material deficiencies.
• Maintaining inspection and maintenance records by updating maintenance data collection database.
• Provide assistance with intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have normal color vision.
• Must have a valid U. S. issued driver’s license.
• BA/BS with three (3) or more years’ experience.
• In lieu, four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Comply with OSHA and DoD guidelines and standards to maintain a safe workplace.
• Maintenance management to include records, repair, material, and testing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of DOD and DISA policy.
• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Strong oral and written communications skills, in addition to interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• The ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished orally or in writing.
• Knowledge of/or working experience with command line, documented Linux or Unix training, or a Linux or Unix certification
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• United States Prompt Diagnostic System (USPDS)Experience.
• Field equipment operates on a Linux platform so knowledge or practical experience and/or Linux/Unix certification.
• PDO Experience.
• AFTAC experience.
• Knowledge of/or working experience with Linux or Unix platforms.
• Knowledge of intra-site and long-haul communications to include SATCOM, terrestrial, and wireless networks.

Physical Demands or Work Environment

Entry and egress at many locations is physically demanding, requiring technicians to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment up and down stairs and ladders, in and out of large trucks, and across facilities both inside and on rooftops.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move tools, parts, and equipment up and down stairs and ladders, in and out of large trucks, and across facilities both inside and on rooftops.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and/or stand and walk for extended periods.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Employee discounts on various services and products

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.