Senior Facilities Technician in Santa Clara, California at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Title: Senior Facilities Technician

Department: 585350

Revision Date: 8/28/2026

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Santa Clara

Level: S3

Range: $26.54 - $32.89

Company Overview

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply. 

Position Summary

Comtech is seeking a Senior Facilities Technician to provide maintenance, repairs and service to all building and/or production equipment and assist in providing customer service requests to all onsite personnel. Assist in all improvements onsite.

Responsibilities:

• To provide upkeep and repairs to the internal and external of buildings through general carpentry and plumbing skills 
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns or situations. 
• Ensure assigned equipment is operating properly or provide the needed repairs to return equipment to proper operations. 
• HVAC experience and certification is a plus 
• Receive daily instruction on tasks and priorities to support building and personnel. 

• Replenish and maintain consumables for employee requirements. 
• Ensure all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions and on schedule. 
• Fill out all needed documentation of maintenance performed. 
• Inspect equipment and systems to ensure proper function. 
• Maintain a clean and organized work-space for yourself and other employees. 
• Respond to service tickets and requests from onsite personnel are attended to in a timely manner. 
• Adhere to all local and federal safety regulations, standards, and company policy. 
• Assist where needed in making improvements to any and all spaces onsite. 
• Support EH&S activities as required.

Requirements:

• Proficient with hand tools and troubleshooting equipment failure analysis.
• Ability to stand long periods, bending, climbing ladders, lifting 50 lbs.
• Exposed to inclement weather outside- heat and/or cold to maintain outside equipment.
• Able to be on call occasionally on weekends and holidays.

Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude
• Plumbing knowledge
• HVAC knowledge
• Computer use of Microsoft suite

• MMS knowledge
• Read schematics and blueprints
• Troubleshooting of equipment
• HVAC troubleshooting
• Drywall and painting experience

Education:

• Trade school graduates preferred.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience.

About Us

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

The pay range reflects the expected base salary for this position. Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location. 

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.