Maintenance Technician Aurora, CO

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The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team based at a facility in Aurora, Colorado. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating first-class operations and maintenance efforts related to the Aurora, Colorado work site. The statement of work focuses on day-to-day building activities, in addition to administrative tasks, and safety functions to include operations, maintenance, and repair services.

The Maintenance Tech includes a wide range of exciting challenges in coordinating and scheduling the preventive maintenance required to keep the buildings in good order (including but not limited to, repairing central plant equipment, HVAC systems, irrigation, minor electrical and plumbing systems), performing repairs and maintenance in plant/office facilities, machines and equipment, and testing and troubleshooting machines and equipment.

This position requires a contractor management background with strong teamwork abilities, as well as effective oral and written communication skills. In addition, the role involves extensive knowledge and experience in the use of hand/power tools as well as a strong mechanical aptitude.

While performing the duties of the job, the successful candidate must accept accountability and ownership of the site and provide 24x7, 365 days per year on-call support. Additional responsibilities include maintaining/updating EHS and other inspection-related documentation on SharePoint, maintaining a presence on-site with the facilities team, supporting weather events, addressing equipment failure or other disasters (including, but not limited to, equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts), ordering materials, tools parts and spares, and completing work orders/tickets in a timely manner. Responsible for office reconfigurations, supporting employee moves, and general requests.

This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4, depending on the candidate's experience as laid out in the basic qualifications detailed below as well as the interview assessment.

Basic Qualifications

Maintenance Tech level 3

  • High School Diploma/equivalent or higher education

  • 4 years of related building maintenance experience

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance and higher upon hire (**U.S. citizenship required *)*

  • Must be able to make decisions with limited supervision

  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a team environment

  • Ability to provide ongoing technical support in facilities management

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple scheduling challenges and resource assignments as well as ongoing adjustments

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

  • Knowledge and experience with software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Ability to identify and implement necessary changes to internal processes

  • Familiarity and willingness to work in a secure environment

Maintenance Tech level 4

  • High School Diploma/equivalent or higher education

  • 6 years of related building maintenance experience

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance and higher upon hire (**U.S. citizenship required *)*

  • Must be able to make decisions with limited supervision

  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a team environment

  • Ability to provide ongoing technical support in facilities management

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple scheduling challenges and resource assignments as well as ongoing adjustments

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)

  • Knowledge and experience with software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

  • Ability to identify and implement necessary changes to internal processes

  • Familiarity and willingness to work in a secure environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current/Active DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance with SSBI or higher is preferred

  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (preferably Maintenance Connection)

  • Experience with Traditional Maintenance Methods and Practices, Facilities Operations and Assessments, and Audits

  • Possess general infrastructure knowledge in Structural Systems, Electrical & Mechanical Systems, HVAC-Climate Control, Plumbing Systems, Water Systems, OSHA & Compliance, Environmental & Regulatory Requirement, Facility Life-Cycle Processes, Predictive Maintenance, and RISK assessment

  • Experience with CAFM systems, such as Archibus, to manage space planning

  • Microsoft Project and PowerPoint

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts

Salary Range: $53,900 - $89,900

Salary Range 2: $64,100 - $106,900

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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