Principal Specialist, Facilities - Maintenance/Planner/Scheduler (Onsite - Tucson)

Date Posted:

2026-07-21



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​



Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret



Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services Facilities Team:

RTX has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Facilities - Maintenance/Planner/Scheduler (Principal Specialist, Facilities) position. 

This critical role is responsible for planning & scheduling maintenance work orders for the Facilities-Maintenance operations at the Integration and Test Facility in Tucson Arizona.

What You Will Do:

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler duties will include:

• Following all safety and security protocols.
• Planning and scheduling Facilities-Maintenance work orders for RMD Trades assigned to ITF and CGO operations
• Supporting Skilled Trades Supervisors with day-to-day activities of bargaining unit employees.
• Providing technical assistance to team members as required.
• Ordering preventative maintenance and equipment spare parts proactively and as needed.
• Supporting Skilled Trades Supervisors with day-to-day activities of bargaining unit employees assigned to ITF Building 864.
• Providing technical assistance to technicians as required.
• Inputting and extracting data from SAP Prism Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collect, monitor and present Facilities-Maintenance performance metrics.
• Sustainment and maturation of key performance indicators and establishing strategic direction for work order management in collaboration with ITF and other Facilities-Maintenance Trade Supervisor teams.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in facilities ort operations and a bachelor's degree in facilities, engineering, construction business or related field or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• 3 years’ experience in a CMMS system such as the Plant Maintenance module in SAP, Maximo, etc.
• 3 years’ experience working cross-functionally with leadership, customers, and hourly skilled trades technicians.
• 3 years’ broad knowledge of production equipment and building infrastructures related to Skilled Trades maintenance activities. 
• 3 years of knowledge and understanding of Reliability Engineering and Predictive Maintenance technologies (PdM).
   

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with electrical, HVAC, or mechanical systems, tools, equipment, codes and safety procedures.
• Computer literate and solid ability to learn computer applications.
• Ability to work well within a team and to foster teamwork with both external and internal customers and to communicate and articulate business goals, company policies, terms and conditions and risks and opportunities, create achievable daily preventative maintenance schedules and customer service schedules for hourly Skilled Trades employees.
• Ability to create error-free purchase requisitions for hourly skilled trades, Supervisors, Managers and our Reliability Engineering team and track company vehicle maintenance and schedule services and repairs and support planned maintenance shutdowns throughout the year.
• Ability to work on Holidays and during the Christmas/Holiday shutdown.
• Ability to be a member of our Standby Supervisor roster and work assigned weekends as scheduled during the CY.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Role Type: On site

• This is an on-site, eligible candidates should reside near the RTX hub in Tucson Az

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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