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Lead Facilities Technician

SpaceX

Brownsville, TXFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Brownsville, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

SpaceX is hiring a Lead Facilities Technician. SpaceX is seeking an experienced and driven Lead Facilities Technician to join the Starbase Facilities team. This role focuses on building structures in a fast-paced environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent motivation, leadership, and communication skills, and the ability to supervise multiple projects.

Key focus areas include Lead and direct teams of facility technicians, Develop and implement PM service programs, and Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalency, 3+ Years Facilities Maintenance Experience, and U.S. Citizen Or Permanent Resident Or Refugee Or Asylee. Preferred (not required): Leadership, Communication Skills, Supervise Multiple Projects, and Develop PM Service Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervise Multiple ProjectsDevelop PM Service ProgramsSchedule Daily WorkPrioritize AssignmentsEnsure SafetyCommunicate Effectively With CustomersWrite Status ReportsMaintain Accurate RecordsManage ResourcesManage MaterialsManage EquipmentEnsure Quality WorkmanshipCustomer SatisfactionMaintain Facilities SystemsRepair Facilities SystemsCoordinate Minor Construction ProjectsCoordinate Facility UpgradesGetting Vendor QuotesSubmitting Purchase OrdersCoordinating With StakeholdersTrain New Facilities TechniciansMicrosoft Office SuiteDetail-OrientedOrganizedOperating With a Sense of UrgencyAbility to Accept Directional ChangesMaintain a Safe and Clean Working EnvironmentUse Power ToolsUse Hand ToolsUse Power Equipment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate3+ Years Facilities Maintenance ExperienceAbility to Lift 25 Lbs UnassistedAbility to Perform LiftingAbility to Perform StandingAbility to Perform ClimbingAbility to Perform BendingAbility to Perform GraspingAbility to Perform PullingAbility to Perform PushingAbility to Perform StoopingAbility to Perform Stretching

Full job description

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

Starbase 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:

  • 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

  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends to support projects, as needed 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .

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