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Facilities Technician (M-F 8A-4:30P)
nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc.United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Apr 2026
💰 $66,200/yr($58,600/yr – $66,200/yr)
About the role
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). About the Role
The Facilities & Security Technician maintains a safe, secure, and reliable facility by monitoring the building perimeter and access points, supporting lobby security, and responding to emergencies. The role supports Facilities with preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical equipment, escorts vendors, and completes customer-required reports while following all safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and SDS requirements. This position is available on call to respond to emergency situations, including system failures and water leaks.
Shift available:
Monday-Friday 8A-4:30P
Responsibilities
The Facilities & Security Technician maintains a safe, secure, and reliable facility by monitoring the building perimeter and access points, supporting lobby security, and responding to emergencies. The role supports Facilities with preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical equipment, escorts vendors, and completes customer-required reports while following all safety procedures, including proper chemical handling and SDS requirements. This position is available on call to respond to emergency situations, including system failures and water leaks.
Shift available:
Monday-Friday 8A-4:30P
Responsibilities
- Monitors conditions of perimeter of building.
- Verifies all emergency doors are secured and have not been breached
- Assists with security measures in main lobby.
- Compiles data based on security check point records and generates reports for customers.
- Performs preventive maintenance, as assigned
- Escort vendors while onsite.
- Ensures the efficient and prompt handling of all department work orders and requests.
- Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Handles chemicals used for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
- Provides prompt response to emergency situations.
- Assists as required in cooperation with all personnel in the performance of general day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
- Ensures availability while on call to respond to emergency situations pertaining to the System failure, water leaks, etc.
- Movies equipment/materials during maintenance/vendor support of up to 50 lbs.
- 1+ years of experience in a facilities technician or security position.
- Continuing education or vocational training is preferred. Formal technical apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience preferred.
- Ability to Train in CPR and/or First-Aid.
- Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
- Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools.
- Basic knowledge of handling chemicals and the ability to understand SDS.
- Experience with computer-based software and building control systems is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and writing.
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate reports.
- Must be self-motivated and customer service oriented.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with contractors.
- Ability to comply with all safety procedures and requirements.
- Must be dependable and reliable.
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-hour shift
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently use hands for the repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping.
- Starting pay depends on qualifications:
Facilities Technician I - $23.41 to $29.30 per hour
Facilities Technician II - $25.49 to $33.10 per hour
- Shift differentials are paid at the rate of 10% for hours worked between 5:30PM and 12:00AM and at 15% for hours worked between 12:00AM and 5:30AM
- Target Cash Bonus with potential payout of up to 2% of earned wages
- 120 hours of paid Vacation per year, plus paid Sick
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