Mechanical Facilities Technician – HVAC & Piping

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, seeks a Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink), to maintain and service critical building and system equipment supporting a high‑tech satellite network. You will collaborate with engineers and managers to ensure peak operating condition and compliance with standards.

The role requires 3+ years in HVAC/plumbing/electrical/mechanical systems, ability to work all shifts, and a readiness to train on first shift during onboarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends; onsite work only.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition and develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
• Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs.
• Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
• Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections and make recommendations to the supervisor.
• Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for repairs/upgrades.
• Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities for internal and external customers.
• Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane.
• Written and verbal communication skills; use of MS Outlook and Teams.
• Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Follow site compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and laws.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Punctual schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Teams

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, Texas, seeks a Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink), to maintain and service critical building and system equipment supporting a high‑tech satellite network. You will collaborate with engineers and managers to ensure peak operating condition and compliance with standards.

The role requires 3+ years in HVAC/plumbing/electrical/mechanical systems, ability to work all shifts, and a readiness to train on first shift during onboarding.