Facilities Operations Lead

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Herndon
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Please review the job details below. Facilities Operations Lead Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Facilities Operations Lead to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and optimization of various building systems, ensuring smooth and efficient operations for both general building functions and our data center. Key Responsibilities: System Maintenance : Perform routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems. Data Center Operations : Monitor and maintain data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security systems, to ensure optimal performance and uptime. Inspections : Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations for both general building functions and data center operations. Repairs : Troubleshoot and repair system malfunctions, ensuring all systems are functioning properly. Preventative Maintenance : Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to avoid system failures and minimize downtime. Emergency Response : Respond to emergency calls for system repairs and troubleshoot problems to determine necessary repairs. Documentation : Keep detailed records of inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs for both general building functions and the data center. Inventory Management : Monitor the use and inventory of spare parts, equipment, and maintenance supplies, and order new supplies when necessary. Safety Compliance : Ensure work is performed in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines, including compliance with data center-specific standards. Communication : Communicate with building management, data center operations team, and occupants about system operations, repairs, and maintenance schedules. Team Leadership : May at times lead and mentor junior technicians, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance. Quality Control : Conduct quality control tests to ensure systems meet performance specifications and industry standards. Familiarity with Building Automation System (BAS) and software: Ability to monitor, identify and report various HVAC/Lighting/UPS issues. Qualifications: Education : High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or licenses in a related field preferred. Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience in building systems maintenance, with a focus on data center operations. Technical Skills : Proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and data center infrastructure systems; familiarity with building automation systems. Problem-Solving : Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve system malfunctions. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Teamwork : Ability to work effectively in a team environment Security Clearance : Able to obtain a security clearance. Working Conditions: This position may require working in confined spaces, at heights, and in various weather conditions. Must be available for on-call duties and emergency response as needed. In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ? The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $30.00 - $50.00 hourly. ? The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $33.00 - $55.00 hourly. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page. Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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