Facilities Technician Temporary (College Station)
College Station, TX - USA
Job Summary
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
FACILITIES TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing electrical HVAC 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 including walls floors installed fixtures roofing systems and lighting
- Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support including moving furniture racks/equipment disposing of garbage 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 SpaceXs custom work order system
- Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a temporary position with SpaceX for the length of time as stated and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
- LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
- LOCATION: Anderson TX
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2 years of facilities maintenance experience
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
- Strong 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 forklifts scissor lifts cranes & hoists and fall protection equipment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime weekends and holiday as needed
- Must be able to travel to Starbase TX as needed
- Valid Texas drivers license
- Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 3 hoursper day
- Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
- Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
- Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft) in confined spaces using an air purifying respirator and 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.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
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About Company
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.