Facilities Maintenance Assistant - Memphis

SpaceXSI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI Memphis is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant to support our data center's day-to-day upkeep. Under supervision, you will learn hands-on maintenance on non-critical systems and assist with basic operations to ensure reliable power, cooling and space for our AI-driven infrastructure.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and safety, with on-the-job training and opportunities to grow skills in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years in maintenance, facilities, or related hands-on role.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in non-critical maintenance and repair tasks, including area upkeep and landscaping.
• Under direct supervision, assist as required in the operation of non-critical equipment.
• Assist in limited maintenance on offline critical equipment as directed.
• Support daily inspections of facilities areas to identify and report potential issues.
• Help maintain spare parts inventory and organize tools and equipment.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols during all tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Provide support during scheduled system maintenance or minor repairs.
• Assist in documenting work performed and any observed issues.
• Participate in team training sessions and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Memphis, TN

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 making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We’re creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Facilities Maintenance Assistant at SpaceXSI Memphis, you will support the upkeep of our supercomputing data center facilities by assisting with routine non-critical maintenance tasks. Under close supervision, you’ll help with basic operations and limited maintenance on critical equipment, contributing to a reliable and efficient environment that powers our AI-driven mission. This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in performing non-critical maintenance and repair work, including people door repairs, administrative area upkeep, building envelope maintenance, and/or landscaping
• Under direct supervision of an operator, assist as required in the operation of critical equipment.
• Assist in the performance of limited maintenance on offline critical equipment as directed, including: single chiller maintenance, single CDU filter changeouts, and/or leak detection verification in alarming racks
• Support daily inspections of facilities areas to identify and report potential issues.
• Help maintain spare parts inventory and assist with basic organization of tools and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols during all tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Provide support during scheduled system maintenance or minor repairs.
• Assist in documenting work performed and any observed issues.
• Participate in team training sessions and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (relevant experience or technical certification preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities, or a related hands-on role (data center experience is a plus).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions closely.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a data center or industrial facility setting.
• Basic understanding of HVAC or electrical systems.
• OSHA safety certification or equivalent.