Facilities (Senior Plumber)
Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL.
Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About this Role
As a Facilities Senior Plumber at Varda Space Industries you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial and industrial plumbing systems across our manufacturing and office facilities. Your role will involve installing and troubleshooting plumbing components supporting infrastructure projects and coordinating with various teams to ensure efficient operations and minimal downtime. You will perform inspections preventative maintenance and manage work orders using JIRA all while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations. Your expertise will also be crucial in responding to urgent plumbing issues providing after-hours support when needed and contributing to the overall functionality and safety of our facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance troubleshooting and repair of commercial and industrial plumbing systems throughout manufacturing and office facilities
- Install maintain and repair plumbing components including water supply lines drain systems valves fixtures pumps backflow devices and compressed air piping
- Diagnose plumbing issues and perform corrective repairs on leaks clogged drains restroom systems water heaters and process utility systems
- Support facility infrastructure projects including equipment installations piping modifications and tenant improvements in manufacturing environments
- Coordinate plumbing-related projects with facilities management production engineers contractors and vendors while maintaining project schedules and minimizing production downtime
- Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on plumbing infrastructure piping systems pumps pressure regulators and related mechanical equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints schematics technical drawings and plumbing specifications
- Support general facilities operations as needed including moving equipment assisting with facility setups and maintaining clean and organized work areas
- Operate forklifts scissor lifts boom lifts and other material handling equipment when required
- Open track and complete electronic work orders using the companys maintenance management system (JIRA)
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations environmental health and safety requirements and company safety standards at all times
- Respond to urgent plumbing issues and support after-hours or weekend emergency calls as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3 years of commercial industrial or manufacturing plumbing experience
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing plumbing systems in industrial or manufacturing facilities
- Valid California drivers license
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Journeyman plumbing certification or equivalent trade experience preferred
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing semiconductor or industrial facilities environments
- Knowledge of commercial plumbing codes and safety regulations
- Experience with industrial piping systems including copper PVC stainless steel black iron and compressed air systems
- Familiarity with pumps water heaters backflow prevention devices and industrial utility systems
- Basic understanding of HVAC mechanical and facilities systems
- Ability to read blueprints piping diagrams and construction drawings
- Experience coordinating contractors and outside vendors
- Proficient with MS Outlook Teams Excel and electronic work order systems
- Strong troubleshooting communication and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience operating forklifts scissor lifts boom lifts and working at heights
- Own basic plumbing hand tools and maintenance tools preferred
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work 1st shift or alternate shifts as required
1st Shift: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM - On-call support as needed
- Must be available for overtime weekends and emergency call-ins as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical activities including climbing ladders bending kneeling crouching pulling pushing and working in confined spaces
- Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and active production environments
Pay Range
- Pay range:
Facilities Plumber / Level 1: $28.00 $34.00/hour
Facilities Plumber / Level 2: $34.00 $40.00/hour
Facilities Plumber / Level 3: $40.00 $48.00/hour - This role ison-sitein El Segundo CA
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performance
- You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Benefits
Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health financial wellbeing and a highquality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what fulltime employees receive(at this time interns receive a subset of benefits):
Health & Wellness
- Flexible PTO policy 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntaryaccident hospital critical illnessandpet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12weeks ofparental leave(with supplemental disability leavefor CAmothers)
- Family building pregnancyparentingand menopausebenefitsvia Maven Clinic
- SponsoredOne Medicalmemberships for employees and their dependents
Financial & Retirement
- Substantial incentive equityin a fully funded space start-up
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
- Relocation supportfor new hires if needed
Workplace Experience & Perks
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
- Company and team-bonding events happyhoursand mission-success celebrations
- Complimentary EV charging
- Dog-friendly office space
ITAR Requirements
Varda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our currentpolicy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylumin the U.S.)
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform.
