Facilities Mechanic IV

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.
 

Typically a High School Diploma and 3 years work experience or equivalent experience

3+ Years with HS

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.