Worker Type

Job Description

 

Summary

The Facilities Supervisor is mainly focused on service deliveries to internal customers, the daily maintenance of AV’s facilities and preventive maintenance of the company's capital equipment & infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automobiles and general construction. Manages a staff of personnel responsible for the technical and general facility maintenance of the site

Position Responsibilities

• • Provides 24/7 on-call support for all facility matters; Provides direction to facilities staff on a day-by-day basis
  • Work with Facilities Manager to meet goals of space utilization and create effective work environments. Ensures monthly and yearly budget goals are on track
  • Advises on capital needs and manage capital expenditures
  • Works with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with construction codes, safety orders, environmental impact, OSHA and utility services
  • Manage the Facilities Work Order process supporting the local operations
  • Works with Safety Manager, insurance representatives, safety consultants, and site managers to analyze local concerns such as hazardous conditions and safe work practices
  • Performs local audits and inspections to ensure corporate safety compliance on a monthly basis
  • Responsible for implementing local Emergency Preparedness guidelines consistent with company standards and maintaining safety equipment and supplies in support of the facility
  • Conducts risk assessments to ensure proper business controls are in place. Works with Security Department to evaluate and maintain physical security
  • Actively role models a personal commitment to safety and shop safety practices
  • Supervises department employees and may plan and direct work assignments, measure results and initiate personnel action as necessary. Mentors and develops personnel both technically and professionally in a customer service driven environment. Conduct annual employee performance and development evaluations
  • Works on issues of limited scope. Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Monitors daily operations of unit or sub-unit
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• • Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Must have a minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience in a Facilities department role is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 2 to 5 years of successfully leading a group of people in order to achieve tasks, goals and schedules
  • Has demonstrated customer service skills, experience with budgets and managing expenses, responsible for purchase requests, hands-on experience in maintenance work such as electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and roofing repairs
  • Has worked with a team to solicit input from departmental staff and fellow employees to maintain a healthy efficient team environment
  • Can plan, organize and schedule the department's activities and maintain detailed records
  • Strong proficiency in the use of hand tools and machinery related to Facilities Maintenance
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel and Outlook)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of common building repairs such as plumbing, light carpentry, painting, electrical, fabrication, etc.
  • Valid Utah driver's license with clean driving record

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• • Vocational training is preferred
  • Forklift certification is preferred
  • Ability to manage and coordinate outside vendors activities, goals and schedules
  • Track record of following projects from inception to completion
  • Able to understand AV's purchasing policies and work within our current list of vendors.
  • Demonstrates competency in evaluating and approving new vendors to meet business needs
  • Ability to read blueprints including, but not limited to, electrical schematics/diagrams
  • Perform standard plumbing repairs and the ability to utilize judgment in scheduling repairs and installations
  • Responsible for knowing and understanding local building codes and regulations in building trades
  • Has effective leadership, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

• • Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)
  • Ability to lift and move objects of varying sizes and shapes up to 50 lbs. (Occasionally)
  • Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequently)
  • Required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear (Frequently)

Clearance Level

 

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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