Facilities Technician

Apex Systems; Vandenberg SFB (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

HSA

ESPP

Employee discounts

Training programs

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Facilities Technician for Spaceport Systems International programs at Vandenberg SFB, CA. The role involves preventive maintenance, cleanroom tasks, and repairs to critical facility systems in a secure environment.

Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to work onsite across 2nd or 3rd shift starting mid-late September 2026. Strong documentation and collaboration with departments are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• High School diploma with relevant experience.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Able to read SOPs, electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Capable of supervising contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance for facility systems.
• Complete documentation including logbooks and purchase requisitions.
• Develop procedures to ensure 24/7 operation with minimal downtime.
• Cleanroom contamination control tasks and related duties.
• Participate in on-call rotation and occasional extended hours.
• Support safety, environmental, and operational goals.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

High School diploma

Communication skills

Contractor supervision

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job#: 3045991

Job Description:

CANDIDATES MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE OR HIGHER AND BE ABLE TO WORK ONSITE TO BE CONSIDERED

Job Title: Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Facilities Technician:

Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA

Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Hours/Shifts:

• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift starting mid-late September 2026.
  • 1st shift: 7 AM - 3 PM
  • 2nd shift: 3 PM - 11 PM
  • 3rd shift: 11 PM - 7 AM

Engineering/Facilities Technician Formal Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Technician for Spaceport Systems International (SSI) programs at Vandenberg SFB, CA. SSI supports multiple Government and Commercial Payload Processing and launch vehicle integration activities in a secure environment. The Engineering/Facilities Technician performs preventative maintenance, assists with cleanroom cleaning, and repairs/installs for critical facility systems including: facility control systems, power generation, fire detection, UPS, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical systems.

This position is required to:

• Perform preventive maintenance and monthly safety inspections of assigned buildings, equipment, and systems
• Troubleshoot equipment utilizing mechanical drawings and electronic schematics
• Assist with contamination control and cleanroom cleaning
• Collect and provide analysis of technical data
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements
• Provide customer interface for technical issues during payload processing
• Perform detailed and accurate record keeping
• Handle materials, including operating a fork truck, and participate in critical spare part control
• Promote effective work practices, work as a team member, and show respect for co-workers
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests
• Support the overall goal of maintaining a neat, clean, and comfortable work environment
• Work under limited supervision
• May be a resource to other employees in areas of expertise.
• Assignments are moderately difficult requiring some judgment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Perform repairs, preventative and emergency maintenance for all facilities equipment including various electrical and mechanical systems
• Complete documentation including logbooks, work orders, and purchase requisitions
• Accomplish preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities support systems
• Develop processes and system procedures to ensure 24/7 operation with minimal down time
• Perform cleanroom cleaning in accordance with a contamination control plan
• Occasionally participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours, if required
• Make recommendations for operational improvement for facility systems
• Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Execute testing of critical facility systems.
• Setup and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of critical facility systems under simulated operating conditions, record result and provide data/quality records at project reviews.
• Perform operations and maintenance tasks that encompass the maintenance, repair, and operation of the critical facilities systems utilized during spacecraft processing.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• High School diploma and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Communicate both orally and written in a clear and concise manner
• Read, understand, and work from Standard Operating Procedures, electrical drawings, and P&IDs
• Able to supervise contractors and vendors performing work in the facility as needed
• Capable of walking and moving around job site

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 6+ years of experience
• In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience working around space vehicle flight hardware
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within a cross-functional team
• Ability to multi-task and manage/accommodate multiple projects simultaneously
• Operations, maintenance, repair, installation and testing of the following systems:
  • Pneumatic/Compressed Air Systems
  • HVAC/Clean Room Systems
  • Sewage and Water systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Digital Control Systems
  • Chilled water systems
  • Air handlers
  • Pneumatic actuators
  • Desiccant dryers
  • Diesel generators
  • Un-Interruptible power supplies
  • Reciprocating & centrifugal compressors
  • Moisture & particulate filtration
  • Maintenance Management and Scheduling
  • Overhead cranes
  • Power Control Centers, Motor Control Centers, or Electrical Switchgear
• Inventory & spares
• Clean Room Operations and Protocols
• Crane Operations and Protocols and sustainment
• Developing Purchase Requisition

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.