Facilities Technician (Engineering)

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Job Summary:
Maintenance Service Technicians are primarily responsible for safely maintaining and improving building equipment uptime by seeking out and avoiding any equipment-related interruptions which would affect manufacturing. The Technician is also responsible for safely and efficiently restoring any building system when unexpected interruptions or malfunctions occur; and investigating the root cause for any unexpected interruptions and taking action to avoid them in the future.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• The Service Technician serves as the On-Duty equipment technical expert to the Facilities Manager, staff/team, and is responsible for communications with the responsible production personnel.  
• The Service Technician will carry out tasks in accordance with Viavi Safety Charter; Safe Practices; Procedures and Policies, with emphasis on being fit for duty and assuring that no activity takes place that is considered by the incumbent to be unsafe.
• Shift time assignments are usually 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating On-Call extended coverage, overtime and holidays as requested.
• Will operate multiple types of vehicles according to job necessities which will necessitate required licenses and certifications.
• Utilizing Federal, State and local regulations for guidance, will be responsible for assessing, creating and maintaining hazardous waste storage areas, labeling of all raw material as well as collected hazardous waste materials.
• Assist in physically moving incoming chemical shipments to designated storage areas and supervise storage activities.
• Daily rounds and inspection to properly anticipate floor containment needs for exchanges and customer needs due to production.
• During the time of the assignment the Service Technician should continuously monitor the performance and know the operational status of the equipment and the plant support systems within the area of responsibility to avoid equipment stoppages, slow downs, or product loss as a result of equipment malfunction.
• When unexpected interruptions or safety incidents occur, the Service Technician is responsible for investigating root cause, restoring the equipment, as well as mitigating any future failures.
• The Service Technician is responsible for the coordination of tasks and completing assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• The Service Technician inspects the performance of building equipment daily and responds as necessary to any variances. 
• Participates in design reviews and hazard assessments with special emphasis on maintainability and serviceability.
• The Service Technician assures all spaces and facilities assigned to the maintenance activity within the area of responsibility are kept consistently organized and clean.
• The Service Technician assures that all materials consumed are reported within the CMMS and the items low on stock are flagged. 

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Education Requirements:

• Responsible for obtaining annual RCRA, California Hazardous Waste and DOT training, participation in applicable training/certification courses and utilizes expertise based on hazmat certifications to provide direction in creation of hazmat shipping documents in an accurate and timely manner.
• For a Service Technician to be able to safely perform work on electrical, electronics and mechanical manufacturing systems the incumbent must have work experience / familiarity in electronics.  A technical review board will evaluate equivalency.  A formal certificate or work experience demonstrating mechanical applications such as refrigeration, HVAC, hazardous waste, or plumbing.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of two years maintenance experience in a building support role.
• No amount of experience can be substituted for the Electronics/Electrical education requirement.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to self learn and understand complex building support systems. 
• An understanding of building support systems such as HVAC, vacuum pumps, plumbing, compressors, water systems, safety systems, hazardous waste, motors, controls, refrigeration, general construction.
• Ability to use computers and common software.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• A technical understanding of building systems and equipment is preferred. 

Tools/Equipment/Physical Expectations/Judgement:

• Able to use a large variety of common mechanical, hand and power tools.
• Able to operate, test, measure and diagnose equipment.
• Able to use fabrication equipment such as drill presses, grinders, etc. 

• Must be able to consistently deliver the hours required to do the job.
• Must be shift and time flexible.
• Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Exposure to coating material dust which necessitates dust masks or breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
• Moderate lifting and pushing/pulling, climbing ladders/ stairways.
• Continuous technical evaluation, originality, or ingenuity is required.  Typically exercises decision making skills or judgment calls. A thorough understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance is essential.

Competencies/Initiative/Teamwork:

• Properly prepares, handles, manages, and inspects hazardous waste generated through production activities.
• Consistently maintain a safe work area. Tools and instruments are cleaned and put away.  Materials are disposed of correctly.
• Follow all safety regulations by actively contributing to workplace safety.
• Place the safety of co-workers and self before other priorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to get going on important priorities.
• Overcome obstacles and take appropriate risks while moving toward objectives.
• Follow-up with self-motivated actions to complete work or projects.
• Find improved ways of getting results.
• Seek out and willingly accept increased responsibilities.
• Motivate self to act.
• Work with others towards common objectives while establishing and maintaining cooperative and productive work relationships.
• Contribute to the development of the Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering team by sharing the technical observations and know-how that you have acquired about building systems.
• Offer helpful feedback, providing new techniques for installing equipment, and demonstrations. 
• Seek to build trust and respect. 

Adaptability/Innovation/Creativity/Results:

• Respond willingly and positively to changes in procedures, technology, responsibility, co-workers, assignments, etc.    
• Offer suggestions constructively.
• Originate new ideas or methods to improve job or complete assigned tasks.
• Translate new ideas into workable solutions.

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence in the workplace. 
• Complete work assignments in an accurate and thorough manner.
• Seek new ways to continuously improve the quality of output.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.