Facilities Maintenance Technician

XCimer Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Flexible Paid Time Off

Job summary

Xcimer Energy in Denver, CO is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to manage the maintenance of a laser development facility. The role involves performing hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting technical operations. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong mechanical skills, familiarity with safety standards, and have forklift experience. Compensation ranges from $30 to $37 per hour based on qualifications. They offer competitive benefits including health coverage and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure and maintenance.
• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance, install and/or repair of facilities and equipment.
• Provide general technical, mechanical and electrical support on equipment.
• Source and order project materials.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Forklift experience

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

XcimerEnergy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician you will play a critical role in the daily operations and maintenance of our laser development facility and headquarters in Denver, CO. With nearly 80,000 square feet of building and associated utilities, you will be responsible for the planning, installation, and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance, and unplanned servicing of facility systems and manufacturing equipment, as well as assisting in responding to trouble calls where your skills may also apply. We are looking for technicians, engineers, and scientists to apply their technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on maintenance, install and/or repair of facilities and equipment and electrical infrastructure.
• Provide general technical, mechanical and electrical support on the facility and capital equipment.
• Source, order, and confirm receipt of project materials.
• Serve as an interface with contractors for electrical, HVAC, security, fire suppression, compressors, backflows, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain proper LOTO procedures.
• Overhead crane inspection support at various heights up to 60 ft.
• Operate forklifts as needed.
• Support the entire Xcimer team across functional positions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds unassisted for an extended period.
• Knowledge of industrial facility infrastructure and maintenance.
• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 industrial safety standards.
• Strong mechanical skills, but also a creative and flexible attitude to take on additional responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Required

• Forklift experience.

$30 - $37 a year

Candidates may be considered for other positions at Xcimer Energy, and our actual base salary will be determined on an individual basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and the California Equal Pay Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Benefits

Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well‑being, and long‑term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long‑term success.

Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company‑paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part‑time and fixed‑term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.