Facilities Technician (Starlink/Akoustis) - Night Shift

SpaceX; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Facilities Technician for the Akoustis facility in Canandaigua, NY for a night shift. You will maintain HVAC systems, inspect facilities, and support repairs. Offering hourly pay between $20.00 - $35.00, this position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of maintenance experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and potential stock options. This role involves working in a 24/7 operational facility and requires you to be onsite. Shift differentials are available for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of facilities maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and pneumatic principles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment.
• Perform inspections and repairs for site areas.
• Install and repair plumbing systems.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Mechanical fasteners

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Automation Systems (Metasys)

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

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 (STARLINK/AKOUSTIS) - NIGHT SHIFT

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX 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.
• Ensure 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

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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 to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company 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.

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