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Facilities Mechanic IV
Job Description: The Facilities Maintenance position will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations for the Mojave CA. site, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effective facility performance. This role prioritizes and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance, monitors vendors, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and building standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-starter with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills who can balance urgent needs with long-term facility care. Specifically, the Facilities Maintenance position will: Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using a work-order system. Maintain building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, structural, grounds) to required uptime and reliability targets. Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor work; monitor service contracts and obtain competitive bids. Monitor and enforce safety programs and procedures; drive a safety-first culture. Respond to and manage facility emergencies and after-hours incidents, and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions. Track and report maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM completion, response time, backlog, asset uptime). Assist with budgeting, cost control, parts inventory, and procurement for maintenance activities. Support facility projects (retrofits, small capital improvements, space moves) and ensure minimal operational disruption. Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local AHJ). Collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business needs. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.
About BAE Systems, Inc.: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).