Facilities Technician

SpaceX
Starbase, TX

Who this role is best for

Geared toward hands-on maintenance professionals comfortable with multi-tasking across building systems and physical labor, with a preference for those experienced in construction and industrial settings, located in Starbase, Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on technical skills in plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry, and experience in construction or tenant improvements
    — “Experience with plumbing systems, backflows, lift stations, sewer machines, and pumps
  • Individuals who can operate heavy machinery like forklifts and scissor lifts and manage work tickets efficiently
    — “Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
  • Professionals with strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to follow detailed procedures
    — “Experience with project management software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software

Things to consider

  • This role demands physical stamina and the ability to work in extreme conditions, including high temperatures and at heights
    — “Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
  • Candidates must be available for extended hours, including weekends and holidays, and be prepared for overtime
    — “Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with industrial compressed air systems and safety certifications on your resume
    — “Experience with industrial compressed air systems and maintenance
  • Showcase your ability to interpret blueprints and follow specific procedures in your interview responses
    — “Ability to read instructions and blueprints
  • Demonstrate your capacity to work autonomously and collaborate effectively with janitorial and hospitality teams
    — “Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • perform routine building maintenance
  • conduct site-wide maintenance
Typical background
facilities maintenanceconstruction

Skills & requirements

Required

Facilities MaintenanceHVAC RepairPlumbingCarpentrySafety Guidelines

Preferred

Project ManagementEngineering Principles

Stack & domain

Facilities MaintenanceHVACCarpentryProject ManagementForklift OperationSafetyCommunicationAdaptabilityFacilities ManagementConstruction

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry requests

Conduct site-wide maintenance to our facilities, including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling/flooring tiles, and carpet

Perform inspections and repairs to assigned site interior and exterior areas, including walls, floors, installed fixtures, roofing systems, and lighting

Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support, including moving furniture, racks/equipment, disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins, and set-up and tear down of special event areas

Manage other campus-wide operations and maintenance programs as assigned by facilities management

Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed

Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system

Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of facilities maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements

Experience with plumbing systems, backflows, lift stations, sewer machines, and pumps

Experience with concrete, forming, and pouring

Experience with engineering and construction principles, methods, and codes

Experience with industrial compressed air systems and maintenance

Experience with carpentry maintenance tasks, including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window replacement, cabinet/countertop replacement, painting/texturing (interior and exterior), and door/hardware installation

Ability to read instructions and blueprints

Experience with project management software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software

Good written and verbal communication skills - MS Outlook and Teams

Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures

Self-motivated, works well with others and autonomously

Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, and fall protection equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed

Valid driver's license

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day 

Sit: Up to 3 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day 

Walk: Up to 6 hours per day 

Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day 

Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day 

Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day 

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day 

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day 

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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