Hausmeister / Facility Maintenance Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Covenant is a global defense company headquartered in Washington, D.C., building long-range precision strike weapons for the United States and its allies. Its flagship missile, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenantindustries.com.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a hands-on, highly proactive, and versatile Facility Technician (Hausmeister) to support the setup, daily operations, and long-term maintenance of our new production facility in Leipzig. As part of a fast-growing company in the aerospace and defense industry, you will play an important role in building and maintaining a safe, secure, and highly efficient working environment.

We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, so flexibility, ownership, and a hands-on mentality are essential. We are looking for someone who does not just identify problems, but takes initiative, solves them, and ensures seamless daily operations.

You will possess strong mechanical, electrical, and general trade skills, working closely with Manufacturing, EHS (Environmental Health & Safety), Management, and external service providers to maintain the highest facility standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Daily Facility Operations & Maintenance: Manage daily facility operations, routine inspections, general maintenance, and repairs across infrastructure, heating, lighting, water, sanitary facilities, doors, gates, and technical installations.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Perform repairs and technical troubleshooting independently (plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, general building infrastructure) and coordinate external service providers/contractors for specialized or complex maintenance work.
• Equipment & Infrastructure Operation: Operate and maintain facility equipment, including forklifts, lifting equipment, and technical infrastructure to support daily operations.
• Production & Workplace Support: Support the setup, modification, expansion, and reconfigurations of production areas, workstations, storage areas, office spaces, and facility infrastructure.
• Site Security & Access Control: Establish and maintain site security measures and protocols, including managing access control systems, surveillance cameras, visitor management, lock fixtures, keys, and building security in coordination with our security provider.
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspections: Take ownership of preventive maintenance schedules, facility inspections, building supply inventory management, and technical documentation.
• Workplace Safety, Housekeeping & 5S: Ensure strict adherence to high standards of workplace safety, EHS regulations, general housekeeping, waste management, seasonal groundskeeping, winter service (Winterdienst), and 5S across the facility.
• Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety: Support emergency preparedness, fire protection measures, local building safety protocols, and compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
• Continuous Improvement & Agility: Identify and implement continuous improvements to increase facility reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. React quickly and flexibly to unexpected technical issues, changing priorities, and urgent operational requirements.

Requirements

• Vocational Training: Completed technical vocational training (Ausbildung), ideally as an Electrician (Elektriker), Mechatronics Technician, HVAC Technician (SHK), Industrial Mechanic, Facility Technician, or a comparable technical trade qualification.
• Practical Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance, technical building operations, industrial upkeep, or general technical trade work.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong technical understanding and practical abilities in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and building infrastructure systems, using hand/power tools safely.
• Equipment & Licenses: Practical experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, lifting platforms, or similar equipment with required operating certificates/licenses (Gabelstaplerschein). Valid Driver’s License (Class B or equivalent).
• Safety & Security Awareness: Solid understanding and high awareness of workplace safety, fire protection, emergency procedures, building safety protocols, and facility security requirements.
• Problem Solving & Hands-on Mindset: Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot technical issues, handle physical tasks, and execute practical repairs on the spot.
• Vendor & Service Coordination: Strong organizational skills with experience coordinating, accompanying, and supervising external contractors, suppliers, and municipal inspectors.
• Languages: Fluent / Professional proficiency in German; basic English skills are beneficial.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing, high-tech, or aerospace/defense facility.
• Certifications in fire safety (Brandschutzhelfer), first aid, or workplace safety.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Pride in Ownership: You take genuine pride in keeping facility grounds and interiors operational, spotless, safe, and efficient.
• Proactive Initiative: You don't wait for direction when something is broken; you prefer fixing issues proactively before they impact operations.
• Dependability & Adaptability: You are self-motivated, comfortable acting as the primary point of contact for daily facility needs, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective Communication: You communicate clearly, professionally, and politely with both internal teams and external service providers.