Facilities Technician

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, compressed air, corrosion control, 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 to include walls, floors, installed fixtures, and roofing systems

Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support, including moving furniture, racks/equipment, disposing of construction waste 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 work order system

Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of experience with facilities maintenance

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 fork lifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, fall protection equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 35 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Able to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladder

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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 [email protected].