Test Range Facilities and Logistics Specialist

Purpose of the engagement MassAutonomy is a Massachusetts nonprofit that supports the MassDOT Aeronautics Advanced Aviation Technologies Group (AATG) and the Commonwealth as an aligned, mission-focused partner. MassAutonomy seeks a versatile facilities and logistics professional to keep advanced-aviation test and training locations safe, functional, organized, and ready for operations. The specialist will perform light facilities work, coordinate repairs and vendors, manage equipment and site logistics, and support setup and recovery for testing, demonstrations, training, and partner activities. Physical tasks will be performed onsite; planning, scheduling, purchasing coordination, records, and vendor follow-up may be performed remotely. Primary scope of services · Inspect facilities and work areas; maintain a prioritized punch list for safety, readiness, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs. · Perform light, non-permitted carpentry, patching, painting, fixture installation, shelving, assembly, weatherproofing, and similar general maintenance. · Perform only minor electrical and plumbing tasks that do not require a licensed trade professional, permit, or specialized authorization; identify and escalate all regulated or higher-risk work. · Coordinate qualified vendors for licensed electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, structural, environmental, security, and other specialized work. · Support test-event logistics, including work-area setup, barriers and signage, tables, shelters, power distribution coordination, cable management, equipment movement, deliveries, teardown, and site restoration. · Maintain inventories of tools, consumables, safety supplies, facility equipment, storage areas, keys, and assigned assets. · Coordinate purchasing requests, deliveries, access, waste removal, snow or grounds services, and other site-support activities as authorized. · Document completed work, open issues, vendor activity, expenditures, and equipment status using simple digital records and photographs. · Participate in site planning and readiness coordination with MassAutonomy personnel, AATG team members, property representatives, vendors, and test partners. · Travel to other Massachusetts test and training locations, including Joint Base Cape Cod, Devens, or temporary operational sites, when authorized and access requirements are satisfied. Initial deliverables · A baseline facilities and readiness assessment with photographs, priorities, responsible parties, and recommended corrective actions within the first 30 days. · A preventive-maintenance and inspection schedule appropriate to each active site. · An inventory and storage-control system for assigned tools, consumables, safety supplies, and facility equipment. · A repeatable pre-event and post-event site-readiness checklist. · Weekly work logs and a monthly summary of completed tasks, open risks, planned work, vendor actions, and budget needs. Required qualifications · At least five years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, building services, property operations, construction support, field logistics, or a comparable trade environment. · Demonstrated competence with general hand and power tools and with light carpentry, repair, assembly, and facility-support tasks. · Ability to recognize when work requires a licensed professional, permit, lockout or tagout, fall protection, hazardous-material controls, or other specialized safeguards. · Strong organization, vendor coordination, documentation, purchasing, and problem-solving skills. · Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel among Massachusetts sites. · Ability to work safely indoors and outdoors in variable conditions and to meet the physical requirements described below, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. …

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