Facilities Technician (Starlink/Akoustis) - Night Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Rochester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & dental

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Akoustis is seeking a Facilities Technician for the night shift to support an on-site Canandaigua, NY facility. You will maintain HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, inspect spaces, and ensure safe operations in a 24/7 environment.

Training hours start 8:00–17:00, followed by C- and D-shifts with 15% differential, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in facilities maintenance, with strong safety, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, pipefitting, rotating machinery and fasteners is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Metasys or similar Building Automation Systems software.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and fall protection equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including chillers, boilers, RO/DI systems, process vacuum systems, air compressors, air handlers, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, pumps, filters, etc.
• Perform inspections and repairs to site interior and exterior areas to include walls, floors, fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.
• Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Present information statuses for all critical facility equipment
• Perform hands-on disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• Ensures the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled waste in compliance with regulations and guidelines

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical safety

Pneumatic principles

Pipefitting

Rotating machinery

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Building Automation Systems

Forklift operation

Fall protection equipment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

2+ years facilities maintenance experience

Tools

Metasys BAS

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) - NIGHT SHIFT

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the company providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

This position will provide maintenance, support, coordination, repair, and general facilities services to our Akoustis Facility in Canandaigua New York. You will operate as a point of contact for general maintenance across the facility while working in collaboration with the Facilities Management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including chillers, boilers, RO/DI systems, process vacuum systems, air compressors, air handlers, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, pumps, filters, etc.
• Perform inspections and repairs to site interior and exterior areas to include walls, floors, fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.
• Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• Present information statuses for all critical facility equipment
• Perform hands-on disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• Ensures the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled waste in compliance with regulations and guidelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, pipefitting, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and mechanical fasteners is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Metasys or similar Building Automation Systems software
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and fall protection equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is highly preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb up and down ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required to perform the functions of this position
• This position is 100% onsite at our Canandaigua, NY facility
• Due to the facility transitioning to 24/7 operations, the work schedule for this position will evolve after training:

• You will start with standard daytime hours during training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• C-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential
• D-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Akoustis Facilities Technician: $20.00 - $35.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability topurchaseadditionalstock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a401(k) retirementplan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts andperks. You may alsoaccrue3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employeesaccruepaid sick leavepursuanttoCompany policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

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