Facilities Maintenance Technician

U.S. Fusion Energy; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity

Paid time off

13 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician for our Denver, CO campus to support daily operations of a 80,000 sq ft laser development facility and headquarters. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems and manufacturing equipment, and assist in trouble calls with a hands-on, safety‑driven approach.

This onsite role requires forklift experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work with contractors for electrical, HVAC, and safety

Qualifications

• Industrial facility infrastructure and maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 safety standards.
• Strong mechanical skills with a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands on maintenance, install and/or repairs 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.
• Interface with contractors for electrical, HVAC, security, fire suppression, compressors, backflows, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain proper LOTO procedures.
• Overhead Crane inspection support at heights up to 60ft.
• Operate forklifts as needed.
• Cross functional position supporting the entire Xcimer team.

Skills

Industrial facility maintenance

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full‑time

Prerequisite

• Forklift experience.

About Xcimer Energy

Xcimer Energy 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!

Position Summary

This is a full‑time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO. 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 not only be responsible for the planning, installation and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance, and unplanned servicing of facility systems and manufacturing equipment, but also assist in responding to trouble calls where your skills may also apply. We are looking for our 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 repairs 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 60ft
• Operate forklifts as needed
• This is a cross functional position supporting the entire Xcimer team

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 of granted asylum

Required

• Forklift experience

Pay

$30 - $37 an hour

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 and skills, education, and experience. The range is published in accordance with Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and 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 work force. 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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.