Lead Facilities Technician (College Station)

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.

LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

SpaceX Spaceport Facilities team is looking for an experienced and driven Lead Facilities Technician focused on building structures to work in a fast-paced environment where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and have excellent motivation leadership communication skills and the ability to supervise multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and direct teams of facility technicians
• Develop and implement PM service programs
• Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments
• Ensure the safety of the team and assets
• Communicate effectively with customers and team
• Write status reports and maintain accurate records
• Manage resources materials and equipment
• Ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction
• Maintain repair or coordinate repair of all facilities systems
• Coordinate minor construction projects and facility upgrades including getting vendor quotes submitting purchase orders and coordinating with stakeholders
• Train new facilities technicians on procedures and equipment responses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3 years of facilities maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience being detail-oriented organized and operating with a sense of urgency
• Ability to accept directional changes in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Valid state issued drivers license
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to perform the following functions: lifting standing climbing bending grasping pulling pushing stooping and stretching
• Ability to use power tools hand tools and power equipment
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments

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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