Facilities maintenance professionals with hands-on experience in construction and equipment repair will find this temporary role at SpaceX's Starbase location demanding but rewarding.
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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 - TEMPORARY
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
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 1 month
LOCATION: Starbase, TX
SHIFT: Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
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)