Facilities HVAC Technician - Senior Lead

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Parental leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Facilities HVAC Technician II to perform preventive and reactive service on HVAC equipment across Texas sites. The role involves assisting other trades, and may include installation or vendor oversight as needed.

Applicants should have 5+ years of experience with RTUs, split-systems, and duct layouts, plus experience in commercial HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, and EPA universal certification. Strong communication and independence are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of installation of RTUs & split-systems & duct layouts configuration.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC systems & Refrigeration maintenance.
• Senior troubleshooter of HVAC systems and Refrigeration systems schematics for operations and repair.
• EPA universal certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the internal facilities department and contractors for cross-support.
• Assist in various departments and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Support all HVAC functions at various Texas sites.

Skills

HVAC installation

RTU & split-systems

Duct layouts

Commercial HVAC

Refrigeration maintenance

EPA universal certification

Independent worker

Strong communicator

BAS troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Tools

BAS troubleshooting

Vacuum pump systems

Ductwork tools

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

About Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

Come join our team at the facility where we are building and testing rockets as Facilities HVAC Technician II. As the Facilities HVAC Technician II will perform preventative & and reactive service on HVAC equipment (package units, split-systems) and at times, install HVAC systems or insight for vendor installation.) This role will assist other facilities’ trades with projects and repairs if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the internal facilities department and contractors for cross-support.
• Assist in various departments and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Support all HVAC functions at various Texas sites.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of installation of RTUs & split-systems & duct layouts configuration
• 5+ years of experience in commercial HVAC systems & Refrigeration maintenance.
• Senior troubleshooter of HVAC systems and Refrigeration systems schematics for operations and repair.
• EPA universal certification is required.
• Be able to work independently.
• Strong communicator

Desired

• Contribute and grow with a rocket company, that’s going to the moon!
• Expert troubleshooter on HVAC and refrigeration systems and control systems ranging from 5 tons to 100 tons.
• Plumbing experience is a plus.
• Vacuum pump system experience and (CDA) compressed air systems.
• Experience with BAS (Building Automation System) troubleshooting.
• Strong communicator, with a customer-obsessed mindset.
• Ability to operate and handle machinery (forklift, scissor lift, bulldozer, skid steer, etc.), equipment, and tools necessary for maintenance and repair.
• Must be well organized, and keep accurate service and maintenance records
• Maintain a safe work environment by documenting and correcting potential safety issues concerning assembly and material-handling equipment or the facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with co-workers, vendors, and people with various professional backgrounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands; climb and carry ladders and work with hand and power tools.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.