Responsibilities for this Position

Facilities Technician II - Second Shift

US-TX-Mesquite

Job ID: 2024-31103
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Mesquite, TX

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Facilities Technician II- Second Shift, to join our Mesquite Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Responsibilities

This position will be located at the new GD-OTS facility located in Mesquite, TX.

SUMMARY: Ensures the optimal utilization of the organization's facilities. Assesses and evaluates the physical space requirements of the organization and recommends plans to meet needs. Ensures proper functioning of facilities through ongoing inspection and maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and maintains an organization's facilities, systems, or equipment.
• Receives work order requests for facilities maintenance from employees, tenants, customers, or other visitors.
• Ensures work is performed in a timely manner, and triages requests to prioritize the most critical repairs.
• Inspects and performs preventative maintenance or as-needed repairs on facilities or systems, which may include mechanical or electrical systems, HVAC or other environmental management systems, generators or power management systems, or fire or safety systems.
• Makes basic repairs and coordinates the work of specialists when more complex repairs are needed.
• Schedules maintenance or repairs to minimize disruptions to organizational operations wherever possible.

IMPACT OF THE ROLE:

• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures
• Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines
• Works with close supervision

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education and/or Experience
• Preferred: Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• 2-4 years relevant experience in a similar position.
  • For Mesquite: Industrial Maintenance Manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Technical Expertise
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attentiveness
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Physical stamina

Preferred for Mesquite:

• Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.

Physical Demands:

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift

Travel Requirements

• No to Very Little Travel Likely

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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