Facilities Technician II

Firefly Aerospace; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Pet Insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in California is hiring Facility Technicians to maintain and repair launch site buildings and support systems. You will work in a small team, with responsibilities across routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks.

The role requires a GED, at least 3 years in facilities or maintenance, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and safety procedures is preferred; ITAR compliance is required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 3+ years of facility or maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
• Observe and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Follow schedules and keep commitments; operate individually or in a team.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Valid Real ID driver's license with clean record.
• Must pass Space Force background checks for Vandenberg SFB, CA.
• 3+ years as a handy-person or in a construction trade.
• Knowledge in electrical, plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, concrete, or framing.
• Knowledge of Atlassian software (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspections and repairs of exterior/interior facilities, including roofs, ceilings, walls, floors and fixtures.
• Performs carpentry and painting repairs; plumbing and minor electrical repairs; light concrete placement and repair; HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks (HVAC, generators, cranes, corrosion control, grounding, lightning protection).
• Maintains outdoor grounds and parking lots free of debris.
• Coordinates and works with other vendors or contractors on larger multi-trade projects.
• Performs assembly and/or moving of furniture, racks, or other site equipment.
• Creates maintenance work tickets detailing actions and procedures.
• Provides general support during launch campaigns and launch day efforts.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Forklift/Scissor/ Boom lift operation

Reliability & professionalism

Real ID driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

Career Opportunities with Firefly Aerospace

Come be a part of the 21 st Century Space Race!

Careers At Firefly Aerospace

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Firefly Facility Technicians within the launch group will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of launch site building and support systems. You will work as part of a small team requiring minimal supervision, so a self-starter is a must!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine inspections and repairs of exterior/interior facilities to include roofs, ceilings, walls, floors and fixtures.
• Performs carpentry and painting repairs; performs plumbing and minor electrical repairs; light concrete placement and repair; HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to include HVAC, generators, cranes, corrosion control, grounding systems and lightning protection systems.
• Maintains outdoor grounds and parking lots to be clean and free of debris.
• Coordinates and works with other vendors or contractors on larger multi-trade projects.
• Performs assembly and/or moving of furniture, racks, or other site equipment.
• Creates and/or completes maintenance work tickets providing the actions and procedures carried out to complete tasks.
• Provides general support during launch campaigns and launch day efforts.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3+ years of facility or maintenance experience.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures and to comply with policies.
• Ability to follow schedules and keep commitments.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team.
• Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Vandenberg SFB, CA
• 3+ years experience as a handy-person or in a construction trade.
• Detailed knowledge in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, concrete, or framing.
• Knowledge in Atlassian Software such as Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket

Hourly Rate: $22.00-27.00/hour

• Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.