Job Description

Fibertek, Inc. is a leading developer of laser and electro-optic systems for the aerospace community, with key contributions to lasers for atmospheric sensing, laser communications, and lidar sensors for NASA, DoD, and commercial customers. We are looking for a motivated Facilities Service Assistant to join our highly collaborative team in Herndon, Virginia. As the Facilities Service Assistant you will work closely with the Facilities Manager to assist with monitoring and maintaining the building and laboratory facilities. The Facilites Service Assistant may at times be required to respond quickly to emergencies via phone, email, or in-person outside of the normal workday or workweek hours.

Responsibilities and key tasks:

Lab Custodial (60%)

• Clean and maintain Facility Controlled class 1000 and 10,000 clean room spaces.
• Maintain and stock gowning materials, conduct garment exchange, and oversee garment cleaning service.
• Conduct periodic lab testing IAW Company and industry standards and policy.
• Coordinates with cleaning team the planning, prioritizing, and scheduling building and custodial activities, repairs, and cleaning.

Facility (30%)

• Oversee and participate in HVAC and humidification equipment maintenance, monitoring, and daily operation.
• Assist Facilities Manager with building needs, contractor supervision, and tasks as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance building repairs (e.g. electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and attractive building.
• Ability to take occasional evening and weekend assignments.

Administrative (10%)

• Assist in developing facility processes and routine maintenance schedule
• Prepare quotations and engage with vendors
• Maintains records, reports and documentation for the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Job Requirements

Experience and expertise required:

• US citizen
• Valid Driver’s license.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Able to lift 50 LB
• Able to climb a 10-foot ladder.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Experience in controlled environments a plus.
• Experience with HVAC and/or humidification equipment a plus.
• Familiar and capable with Microsoft Office and similar software applications.
• Ability to use common hand tools, measuring devices, and handheld power tools.
• Strong customer service background

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at hr@fibertek.com.