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Facility Technician B (Grounds) – 1st Shift

Orange, Virginia
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

The Missle Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Facilities Technician B to join our Orange, VA location. Our site near Culpeper, VA—located in beautiful, rural Orange County, approximately 1.5 hours from Washington, DC—is growing! This location serves as our center of excellence for solid rocket motor propulsion, energetics development, and high‑complexity production programs.

This position reports directly to the Associate Manager of Facilities, under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager. With some knowledge and experience in landscaping and construction, the Facilities Technician B works under the direction of a Lead Skilled Craftsman to perform tasks required to maintain plant facilities. Responsibilities include general maintenance activities such as snow plowing, mowing, and operating hand and power tools. Work is performed with supervision and the ability to follow detailed instructions.

The work environment may require both indoor and outdoor activity in varied conditions (hot, cold, wet, humid). The role includes frequent walking, standing, sitting, climbing (ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps), balancing, bending, reaching, handling/fingering, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds is required.

Work may involve operating material‑handling equipment (e.g., forklift, crane, hoist, man lift) safely. Employees may be exposed to varying noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals, requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses or goggles, face shields, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, hard hats, shop coats, and hearing protection. The ability to don and doff PPE when entering or exiting specialized areas is required.

The position requires driving between locations within the facility. Some duties may occur in an office setting using standard office equipment, including a computer. The ability to distinguish colors may be necessary. The role may require working varying shifts and hours to support operational needs.

Essential Functions:

  • Landscaping and grounds maintenance
  • Construction and excavating
  • 6S general shop upkeep, cleaning, and organizing

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience operating excavating equipment such as skid steer loaders, walk‑behind trenchers, mini‑excavators, dump trucks, lawn mowers, and weed trimmers.
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel (with formula use).
  • Strong safety and environmental awareness.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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