Facilities Technician

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation, providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact, and the Facilities Technician will play an important role in the maintenance of the Redmond campus. 

The Facilities Technician position will provide maintenance, support and coordination for facilities related maintenance, repair and general facilities service needs. They will operate as a point of contact for general maintenance vendors and tradesmen across the campus, working in collaboration with Facilities Management, the Facilities Technician will oversee Facilities related service request, preventative maintenance, external vendor/ tradesperson scheduling, and coordination of access to campus buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or carpentry requests
• Conduct repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling tiles, assembling furniture, office equipment, and kitchen equipment, installing, replacing, and repairing carpet, tiles, etc.
• Coordinate and manage multi-trade projects working with skilled partners and vendors while communicating with production engineers and production management on project timelines
• Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls, flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, and lighting
• 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
• Manage other campus-wide operations and maintenance programs and inventory spaces assigned by facilities management
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system
• Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of facilities and/or maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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
• Project management software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software
• Written and verbal communication skills, use of MS Outlook and Teams
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• Self-motivated and works well with others
• Safety training and use of fork lifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, fall protection equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work either 1st OR 2nd shift
  • 1st shift - 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
  • 2nd shift - 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • On-call 1 weekend/month
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. 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 WA driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Facilities Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $25.00/hour
Facilities Technician/Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00/hour
Facilities Technician/Level 3: $27.00 - $32.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.