Facilities Technician Level 4/5 - Temporary

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Facilities Technician Level 4/5 for a three-month temporary assignment. You will perform routine building maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and site-wide tasks, operate lifts, and manage work tickets.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years of facilities maintenance, with experience in construction, project management, and reading blueprints. Travel to SpaceX locations is required and safety training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel to SpaceX locations for mission-critical projects.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.
• Experience with project management software or tracking tools (MS Excel/Word).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry requests.
• Conduct site-wide maintenance including painting, patching walls, and flooring work.
• Inspect and repair interior/exterior areas and fixtures.
• Assist janitorial and hospitality staff with general support tasks.
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s system.
• Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Construction

Project management

Reading blueprints

MS Excel / tracking

Communication

Safety training

Forklifts/hoists operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Teams

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 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)
• LOCATION: Brownsville, TX

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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 Aff…? [e-mail].