At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlocking a new space economy for government corporate and private customers. Using an incremental hardware-rich and low-cost approach Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demos 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next Haven-1 is expected to become the worlds first commercial space station when it launches followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for aFacilities Technician reporting to the Director of Operations to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.
This position will enable production teams to operate equipment and machinery required to complete the companys mission.
This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in ourLong Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and/or perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing electrical HVAC and/or carpentry requests
- Complete various break/fix repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned. Some examples could include painting patching walls replacing ceiling tiles assembling furniture office equipment and kitchen equipment installing replacing and repairing carpet tiles etc.
- Day to day management of various contractors
- Perform job walk-downs with vendors engineers supervisors and managers
- Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support in the manufacturing and office spaces including moving furniture racks and equipment disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins set-up and tear down of special event areas
- Operate forklifts scissor lifts and boom lifts when needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2 years of facilities and/or maintenance experience
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
- Experience in construction project management equipment maintenance and tenant improvements
- Basic knowledge of electrical plumbing heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) concrete framing and industrial gas trade
- Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
- Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance
- Able to read instructions and blueprints
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Manage company provided set of basic maintenance tools
- Safety training and use of forklifts scissor lifts cranes & hoists fall protection equipment
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time climbing up and down ladders bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
- Must have a valid CA drivers license
Pay Range:
- Facilities Technician II: $21.76 - $30.52
- Facilities Technician III: $25.43 - $34.43
Pay Range: California
$21.76 - $34.43 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: 100% medical dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents generous paid time off; up to 20 days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually paid parental leave short and long-term disability insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee & onsite barista cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
Required Experience:
IC
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlock...
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing and unlocking a new space economy for government corporate and private customers. Using an incremental hardware-rich and low-cost approach Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demos 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next Haven-1 is expected to become the worlds first commercial space station when it launches followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for aFacilities Technician reporting to the Director of Operations to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.
This position will enable production teams to operate equipment and machinery required to complete the companys mission.
This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in ourLong Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and/or perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing electrical HVAC and/or carpentry requests
- Complete various break/fix repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned. Some examples could include painting patching walls replacing ceiling tiles assembling furniture office equipment and kitchen equipment installing replacing and repairing carpet tiles etc.
- Day to day management of various contractors
- Perform job walk-downs with vendors engineers supervisors and managers
- Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support in the manufacturing and office spaces including moving furniture racks and equipment disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins set-up and tear down of special event areas
- Operate forklifts scissor lifts and boom lifts when needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2 years of facilities and/or maintenance experience
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
- Experience in construction project management equipment maintenance and tenant improvements
- Basic knowledge of electrical plumbing heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) concrete framing and industrial gas trade
- Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
- Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance
- Able to read instructions and blueprints
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Manage company provided set of basic maintenance tools
- Safety training and use of forklifts scissor lifts cranes & hoists fall protection equipment
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time climbing up and down ladders bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
- Must have a valid CA drivers license
Pay Range:
- Facilities Technician II: $21.76 - $30.52
- Facilities Technician III: $25.43 - $34.43
Pay Range: California
$21.76 - $34.43 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge education skills experience business needs and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks including: 100% medical dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents generous paid time off; up to 20 days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually paid parental leave short and long-term disability insurance life insurance access to a 401(k) retirement plan ClassPass credits personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks with snacks drip coffee & onsite barista cold drinks and dinner meals remaining free of charge and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
Required Experience:
IC
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