Facilities Technician

Job Title: Facilities Technician

Job Code: 44083

Job Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to support the Spaceport Systems Integration (SSI) team at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This role supports operation and maintenance of the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF), an ISO Class 7 cleanroom used to process space hardware for launch. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, and cleanroom systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on technician who performs well in a dynamic, mission-critical aerospace environment and is committed to minimizing downtime and supporting successful spacecraft processing.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and emergency response on facility equipment, including steam and hot water boilers, dehumidifiers, chillers, pumps, compressed air and pneumatic systems, electrical panels, wiring, circuits, lighting, and mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct inspections of buildings, equipment, and systems to identify potential issues before they affect operations.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair cleanroom-related equipment, including HVAC units, HEPA filters, dehumidifiers, air handlers, desiccant dryers, pneumatic actuators, moisture and particulate filtration systems, and digital control systems.
• Support contamination control and cleanroom operations through routine cleaning, monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and particulate levels, conducting inspections and audits, enforcing gowning procedures, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the installation, modification, upgrade, and qualification of new systems and equipment, including electrical installations and system integrations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including equipment logs, work orders, purchase requisitions, and inventory of tools, spare parts, and supplies.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, cranes, manlifts, and power tools, including drills, saws, and grinders.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and participate in on-call rotations and extended-hour support to ensure 24/7 facility readiness.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and other departments to meet customer requirements, resolve issues during payload processing, and provide technical updates as a customer interface.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by demonstrating respect, sharing knowledge, contributing to effective work practices, and providing hands-on training in cleanroom procedures, system operations, and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, OSHA requirements, and environmental policies while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment through proactive housekeeping.
• Communicate regularly with team members regarding cleanroom operations, equipment status, and satellite processing activities, providing timely and accurate information.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Active US TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in multi-trade facilities roles.
• 2+ years of experience in ISO Class 7 cleanroom environments.
• Extensive background in HVAC systems (including control sequences), electrical systems (wiring, circuits, panels, distribution, and code compliance), plant utilities (steam boilers, chillers, purified water, pumps/drives, boiler treatment), and cleanroom operations.
• Experience with building automation systems.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety best practices.
• Prior experience working with space flight hardware or in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with cleanroom contamination control, protocols, and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in welding techniques and applications.
• Expertise in operations, maintenance, repair, installation, and testing of systems such as:
  • HVAC/Clean Room Systems
  • Sewage and Water Systems
  • Electrical Systems (advanced wiring, circuits, panels, and distribution)
  • Digital Control Systems
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Pneumatic/Compressed Air Systems
  • Air Handlers
  • Pneumatic Actuators
  • Desiccant Dryers
  • Diesel Generators
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies
  • Moisture & Particulate Filtration
  • Overhead Cranes
  • Clean Room Operations and Protocols

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $32.93/hr - $61.05/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.