Facilities Maintenance Technician

Socket.dev; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to build, activate, and maintain advanced data center facilities. You will work with infrastructure engineers and technicians, solving complex problems while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, perform installation and repairs, read schematics, and ensure compliance with safety and codes. This role emphasizes hands-on work and decisive execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Ability to read, interpret technical language in specifications, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak condition.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment including air handlers, chilled water, pumps, and cooling towers.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, and refrigerant work.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and water systems.
• Hands-on shop work and on-site disassembly, inspection, testing of pumps and mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer specs and read schematics for assembly and repair.
• Safety inspections and day-to-day failure assessments with recommendations.
• Operate equipment like forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift.
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets in SpaceXAI systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical safety

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a member of the facilities operations team, you will help build, activate, and maintain some of the world's most technically advanced data centers. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work with other infrastructure engineers, technicians, and internal customers to support these goals and have the opportunity to drive real global impact, ultimately leading to making life multiplanetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Perform hands‑on shop work and/or on‑site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
• Perform failure assessments and day‑to‑day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for mechanical repairs/upgrades.
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane.
• Written and verbal communication skills, use of MS Outlook and Teams.
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceXAI, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners.
• Technical certification, journeyman, or master in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Knowledge of high‑pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases.
• Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level.
• Familiar with commercial building codes.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web‑based service literature and programs.
• Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self‑starter.
• Demonstrates a consistent record of punctual schedule adherence.
• Comfortable working in a high‑stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

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