Facilities Technician C (Electrician)
L3Harris · Palm Bay, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Palm Bay, FL. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 73 other live reliability postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 41%
- Welding 38%
- PLC 30%
- Root cause 26%
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This plant: L3Harris in Palm Bay
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facility electrical systems, including lighting, receptacles, wiring, panels, motors, and associated controls.
- ◆Perform electrical installations and modifications within the scope of the technician’s
qualifications
and authorization.
- ✓Diagnose electrical issues using appropriate test equipment, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- ✓Perform preventive maintenance and document work completed, equipment condition, and follow-up needs in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- ✓Support electrical components associated with HVAC equipment, pumps, and other building systems.
- ✓Follow applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and established electrical safe-work practices.
- ✓Coordinate planned outages and repairs with facility personnel to minimize disruption to operations.
- ✓Assist with contractor coordination and communicate identified deficiencies, repair needs, and material requirements.
- ✓Support general facilities maintenance tasks consistent with training and qualifications.
- ✓Respond to urgent maintenance needs and participate in after-hours or on-call coverage as required.
- ✓Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Qualifications
- ✓Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 2 years prior experience.
- ✓Professional experience should include the following:
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- ✓Experience using electrical diagnostic tools and performing work in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
- ✓Working knowledge of commercial or industrial electrical systems and applicable electrical codes.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Facilities Technician C (Electrician)
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description
We are seeking a Facilities Technician, Level C, with electrical expertise to support the safe, reliable operation of our facility. This position performs electrical installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on building systems and equipment. The technician also supports general facilities maintenance and coordinates with internal teams and outside contractors to minimize downtime and maintain a safe working environment.
This position is located in our Palm Bay, FL facility: https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida
Preferred Additional Skills
- +Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or related technical program.
- +Journeyman electrician license or a pplicable electrician license or certification.
- +Experience maintaining commercial, industrial, or manufacturing facilities.
- +Familiarity with three-phase power, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and building automation interfaces.
- +Experience using a CMMS.
- +Training in NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
- +Work may involve mechanical rooms, rooftops, production areas, and other facility spaces.
- +Ability to prioritize assignments, maintain accurate work records, and communicate effectively with coworkers and customers.
- +Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using tools, climbing ladders, and accessing equipment.
- +Availability for occasional overtime/scheduled outages/on-call coverage, as required.
- +Good interpersonal, and communication skills.
- +Ability to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.