Lead Facilities Technician (College Station)

SpaceX
College Station, TX

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with hands-on facilities maintenance experience working in aerospace or construction domains, who can lead teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who thrive in high-stakes environments with a focus on safety and urgency
    — “Ensure the safety of the team and assets”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with construction, repair, and vendor coordination tasks
    — “Coordinate minor construction projects and facility upgrades including getting vendor quotes”

Things to consider

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to ITAR export regulations
    — “To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a”
  • Role may require physical labor, including lifting 25 lbs. and working in extreme outdoor environments
    — “Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments”

How to stand out

  • Highlight leadership experience and ability to manage complex projects in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead and direct teams of facility technicians”
  • Showcase your experience with power tools, hand tools, and power equipment in your application materials
    — “Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and power equipment”
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel for mission-critical projects
    — “Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Lead and direct teams of facility technicians
  • Ensure the safety of the team and assets
Typical background
3+ years of facilities maintenance experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Facilities MaintenanceProject ManagementCommunicationSafetyTeam Leadership

Preferred

Microsoft Office SuitePower ToolsHand Tools

Stack & domain

Facilities MaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuitePower ToolsHand ToolsPower EquipmentCommunicationLeadershipOrganizationFacilitiesConstructionMaintenance

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.

LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

SpaceX Spaceport Facilities team is looking for an experienced and driven Lead Facilities Technician focused on building structures to work in a fast-paced environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and have excellent motivation, leadership, communication skills, and the ability to supervise multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and direct teams of facility technicians

Develop and implement PM service programs

Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments

Ensure the safety of the team and assets

Communicate effectively with customers and team

Write status reports and maintain accurate records

Manage resources, materials, and equipment

Ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction

Maintain, repair, or coordinate repair of all facilities systems 

Coordinate minor construction projects and facility upgrades including getting vendor quotes, submitting purchase orders, and coordinating with stakeholders

Train new facilities technicians on procedures and equipment responses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of facilities maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience being detail-oriented, organized, and operating with a sense of urgency

Ability to accept directional changes in a fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Valid state issued driver's license

Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Ability to perform the following functions: lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching

Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and power equipment

Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments

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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