General Maintenance Technician

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a facilities specialist to maintain HVAC and environmental control systems across our facilities. You will ensure climate control, respond to trouble calls, and perform preventative maintenance to support safe, reliable operations at scale.

Join a team of professionals dedicated to safety, quality, and timely reporting, with opportunities to support events and facility improvements in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking in indoor/outdoor environment.
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands.
• Must be able to push, pull.
• Must be able to crawl and crouch in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Exposure to noise and outdoor elements.
• Use various tools including standard electronic hand tools and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance around the building including repairs.
• Repair plumbing to prevent water damage and restore water fixtures.
• Repair damaged electrical wiring as needed.
• Maintain HVAC equipment to ensure climate control.
• Manage and track service tickets with timely resolutions.
• Support company events and assist with facility projects.
• Install, repair, and maintain fixtures and furnishings.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards to stay compliant.

Skills

Physical stamina

Electrical safety

HVAC systems

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring

Shop equipment

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a hardworking team of facilities specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will play a critical role in the daily operations and maintenance of our state-of-the‑art HVAC and other environmental control systems. With nearly 2M square feet of buildings and 500 acres of property and associated utilities, you will not only be responsible for the HVAC and their associated controls, but also in responding to trouble calls where your skills may also apply. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs
• Maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly
• Manage and track service tickets, ensuring timely resolution and accurate reporting
• Support company events and assist with small facility-related projects
• Install, repair, and maintain fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and interior/exterior finishes
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards to maintain compliance with workplace safety standards
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and future repair needs
• Assist with facility improvements such as painting, sealing, and minor construction tasks

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable.
• Must be able to reach with arms and grasp with hands.
• Must be able to push, pull.
• Must be able to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat, kneel.
• Must be able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels.
• Exposure to outdoor elements.
• Use various tools to include standard electronic hand tools, precision measuring instruments, shop equipment (drill press, grinder, saws, etc.), fabrication equipment (wire-wrap, crimp, and solder station), as necessary to accomplish assigned work.
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms.
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to advance.
• Safe work habits.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Core Competencies Strong attention to detail and safety awareness Self-motivated with a proactive work ethic Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate across teams

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Flexible scheduling required, including weekends
• May involve extended shifts (up to 12 hours) based on operational needs
• Schedule can change to support launches.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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