Facilities Technician (MEP)

industrial maintenance jobs; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is recruiting a Facilities Technician (MEP) to install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with a focus on HVAC reliability and building services at Starbase. The role supports safe, functional workspaces and requires hands-on maintenance across office facilities.

Applicants should have 2+ years of facilities maintenance and a high school diploma or equivalent; blueprints literacy, safety training, and ability to travel to SpaceX locations are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints.
• Experience with project management software or tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC requests.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support operations.
• Inspect and repair interior/exterior areas, fixtures, roofing, lighting.
• Assist facilities management and staff with special projects and events.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts as required.
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX's system.
• Adhere to safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Autonomous worker

Team collaboration

Project tracking experience

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (MEP)

The Facilities Technician (MEP) at Starbase installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with a primary focus on office and administrative buildings. The role ensures reliable HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, and plumbing to support a comfortable, functional workplace environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment
• Experience with plumbing design and operation, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
• Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
• 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 willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed

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 Affificent Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].