Facilities Supervisor

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to lead a multi-site operations team responsible for maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and site upgrades at a remote frontier. The role requires managing third-party vendors and implementing preventive maintenance across housing, dining, and recreation facilities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in facilities management, 1+ year in team leadership, and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in facilities management.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, facilities management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team handling facilities operations including maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, janitorial, landscaping, waste management, and site improvements.
• Manage third-party vendors to enforce standards, optimize contracts, and drive cost savings.
• Develop and execute strategic site improvement projects aligned with business goals.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and installations across housing, employee lodging, food & beverage venues, recreation facilities, and private school.
• Design and implement a proactive preventive maintenance program for launch and support facilities.
• Monitor construction projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with zero impact to operations.
• Coach and develop maintenance technicians and trades professionals to peak performance.
• Prioritize tasks dynamically in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering or facilities management

Tools

Asset management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a high-performing team handling all facilities operations—including general maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, janitorial, landscaping, waste management, and site improvements to deliver zero unplanned disruptions for 1,000+ residents and critical Starship operations
• Manage third-party vendors (e.g., janitorial, contractors) to enforce corporate standards, optimize contracts, and drive cost savings while maintaining top-tier service
• Develop, plan, and execute strategic site improvement projects aligned with business goals, from residential upgrades to amenity enhancements
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and installations across diverse assets: housing, employee lodging, food & beverage venues, recreation facilities, and private school—ensuring safe, comfortable living in a remote frontier
• Design and implement a proactive preventive maintenance program for launch and support facilities, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency
• Monitor construction projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with zero impact to ongoing operations or critical paths
• Coach, develop, and inspire a team of maintenance technicians and trades professionals to peak performance
• Prioritize tasks dynamically in a fast-paced environment, eliminating blockers and innovating for continuous improvement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma
• 3+ years of professional experience with facilities management
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, facilities management, or related field
• Proven budget management and vendor negotiation skills, with a track record of cost optimization
• Experience in multi-family housing, hospitality, or large-scale community/resort operations (e.g., cruise ships, campuses, or remote sites)
• Expertise with asset management software and building systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, generators, fuel systems)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail, relentless focus on cleanliness/standards, and ability to thrive independently in dynamic, deadline-driven settings
• Innovative problem-solver who anticipates needs and drives efficiency in high-volume, 24/7 environments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical operations
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations for significant/extended periods of time as needed (up to 85% of the time)
• Willingness to relocate to Starbase, Texas (Boca Chica), with potential for shift work in a remote location
• Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 1-2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 1 hour per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affinitive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail] .