Space Facilities Technician: HVAC & Clean Room Ops

Rocket Lab; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Facilities Technician I-III to perform maintenance on facilities and HVAC equipment, ensuring clean room standards and reliable operations. You will support the Facilities Manager and operations, contribute to equipment installation, and participate in training new technicians.

Role requires experience in regulated manufacturing, ability to work with engineers, and the capacity to climb, lift, and operate across varied environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of Industrial and commercial HVAC, electrical, mechanical and building support equipment.
• Experience using a respirator.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repair of all facility/HVAC equipment and systems.
• Monitors and ensures environmental standards for clean room operation are maintained.
• Performs facilities and process equipment operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Works with engineers to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems.
• Install new facilities and process equipment.
• Leads training and support of new technicians.
• Maintains facility data collection and procedures.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical equipment maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Respirator use

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Automated Building Controls

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

CCTV and security systems

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems division in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Facilities Technician I-III to perform maintenance on facilities and HVAC equipment, ensuring clean room standards and reliable operations. You will support the Facilities Manager and operations, contribute to equipment installation, and participate in training new technicians.

Role requires experience in regulated manufacturing, ability to work with engineers, and the capacity to climb, lift, and operate across varied environments.