Spaceport Operations Technician (Housekeeping)

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SPACEPORT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

The Spaceport Operations Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of Starbase’s guest-facing spaces. This role is hands-on, with a primary focus on housekeeping operations, including room care, laundry, and upkeep of both indoor and outdoor areas. In addition to maintaining high cleanliness standards, this position supports a welcoming and comfortable environment for employees and guests. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a consistent work ethic, and a genuine passion for spaceport hospitality and delivering a high-quality guest experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clean and maintain guest rooms and bathrooms, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, and sanitizing toilets

Process laundry, including collecting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding towels and bed linens

Restock and replace room amenities and supplies as needed

Remove trash, recycling, and soiled linens in a timely manner

Arrange and maintain furniture, fixtures, and appliances to ensure a clean and orderly appearance

Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls, surfaces, and furnishings

Vacuum carpets and sweep and mop hard floors to maintain cleanliness standards

Maintain outdoor areas to ensure they are clean, presentable, and well-kept

Greet employees and respond to requests promptly, delivering a high level of customer service

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of custodial, facilities maintenance, or operations experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience in a housekeeping or hospitality role

Experience working in large hotels and/or resort environments

Strong customer service skills with a guest-first mindset

Ability to follow direction while also working independently with minimal supervision

Proven ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

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

Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 1 hour per day

Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day

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

Candidate must be capable of safely 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.  

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