Facilities Technician Level 4/5 - Temporary

Spacex; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Facilities Technician Level 4/5 (Temporary) in Starbase, TX for a 3-month term. The role covers routine maintenance, site-wide repairs, and coordination with janitorial staff to support events and operations on site.

Responsibilities include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and equipment handling, with opportunities for permanent hire based on performance. Onsite work, flexible shifts, and travel to SpaceX locations as needed are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 5+ years facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Maintain facilities site-wide including painting and tiles replacement.
• Inspect and repair interior/exterior areas and lighting.
• Assist janitorial and hospitality staff as needed.
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s system.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts as required.
• Adhere to safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Construction

Project management

Equipment maintenance

Plumbing systems

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Safety training

Forklifts/Scissor lifts

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Teams

Project tracking software

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN LEVEL 4/5 - TEMPORARY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry requests
• Conduct site-wide maintenance to our facilities, including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling/flooring tiles, and carpet
• Perform inspections and repairs to assigned site interior and exterior areas, including walls, floors, installed fixtures, roofing systems, and lighting
• Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support, including moving furniture, racks/equipment, disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins, and set-up and tear down of special event areas
• Manage other campus-wide operations and maintenance programs as assigned by facilities management
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system
• Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements
• Experience with plumbing systems, backflows, lift stations, sewer machines, and pumps
• Experience with concrete, forming, and pouring
• Experience with engineering and construction principles, methods, and codes
• Experience with industrial compressed air systems and maintenance
• Experience with carpentry maintenance tasks, including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window replacement, cabinet/countertop replacement, painting/texturing (interior and exterior), and door/hardware installation
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints
• Experience with project management software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - MS Outlook and Teams
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Self-motivated, works well with others and autonomously
• Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, and fall protection equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed
• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
• Valid Texas driver's license
• 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 Affined Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].

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. Learn more about ITARhere.