Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician

About us:

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

 

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do:

As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician, you will support the operation and maintenance of Viasat's facilities in Tempe, Arizona. You will be part of the Facilities team responsible for maintaining building systems, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient work environment. This role focuses on electrical systems installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and compliance while supporting facility improvement projects and coordinating with contractors. No two days are the same, offering a variety of hands-on technical challenges and opportunities to contribute to site operations.

The day-to-day:

• Installation & Upgrades: Run conduit, pull single-phase and three-phase wiring, and install electrical panels, switchboards, lighting systems, and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical faults involving motors, contactors, relays, transformers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and emergency backup power systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical infrastructure, generators, and building systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Code & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work complies with National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E requirements, OSHA regulations, and site safety procedures, including arc-flash standards.
• System Integration: Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage work orders, maintenance activities, and asset records.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to support maintenance activities, repairs, and small facility projects.
• Interpret electrical schematics, construction drawings, equipment specifications, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and complete installations.
• Perform inspections of electrical and mechanical systems and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Support facility renovations, infrastructure modifications, and new equipment installations.
• Operate material handling equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks (training provided).
• Provide general facilities maintenance support as needed and contribute to a customer-focused, team-oriented environment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support after-hours and weekend facility needs.
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What you'll need:

• 5-8 years of experience in electrical maintenance, facilities operations, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and certifications.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, installations, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, circuit layouts, and construction documents.
• Experience working with generators, switchgear, UPS systems, VFDs, and building automation systems preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Up to 10% domestic travel.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• U.S. Citizenship required

What will help you on the job:

• Electrical certifications/ license are a plus.
• Exceptional ability to provide outstanding customer service under pressure.
• Knowledge of Trane SC building automation systems is preferred.
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems (BAS) is preferred.

Salary range: $73,000.00 - $116,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $91,000.00- $137,000.00/ annually  : At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO statement:

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click

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