Facilities Technician (Starlink/Akoustis) - Night Shift

SpaceX; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options / long-term incentives

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

SpaceX's Akoustis facility in Canandaigua, NY is seeking a Facilities Technician for the night shift to maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety systems, and associated equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operations supporting Starlink. The role requires hands-on diagnostics, compliance with hazardous waste rules, and effective communication with the team.

You will start with standard daytime training (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) and then transition to C- and D-shifts with 15% differential;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience.

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.
• Inspect and repair interior/exterior areas including walls, floors, fixtures, roofing, lighting.
• Install and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems per codes.
• Present information statuses for all critical facility equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, troubleshoot, reassemble, and test pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure proper disposal of hazardous and controlled waste per regulations.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical safety

Pneumatic principles

Pipefitting

Rotating machinery

Mechanical fasteners

BAS software

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Fall protection

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of facilities maintenance experience

Tools

Metasys

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.

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

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.

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