Facilities Technician (Starlink)

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

The Facilities Technician position will provide maintenance, support, coordination, repair, and general facilities services to our Starlink facilities in Woodinville. You will operate as a point of contact for general maintenance vendors and tradesmen across the campus while working in collaboration with the facilities management team and will oversee and execute on service requests, preventative maintenance, external vendor scheduling, and coordination of access to campus buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R, carpentry, and other facilities systems
• Conduct repairs to facilities and premises as assigned, including painting, applying coatings and finishes to surfaces using various techniques and tools (e.g., rollers, sprayers, brushes), patching and repairing damaged surfaces (e.g., drywall, concrete, wood, walls), replacing ceiling tiles, assembling furniture, office/kitchen equipment, installing/replacing carpet, tiles, trim, molding, doors, hardware, windows, and cabinets/countertops
• Perform finishing work such as leveling, shimming, and texturing for high-quality results
• Perform inspections to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls, flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, and other structural elements
• Coordinate and manage multi-trade projects, working with skilled partners, vendors, and construction teams while communicating project timelines, status, and requirements with production engineers, production management, and other stakeholders; assist in vendor coordination and advise on the selection, requisition, and transportation of building materials and supplies
• Support campus-wide maintenance programs, asset management, and inventory
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, cranes, hoists, and other heavy equipment when needed; use hand and power tools such as sanders, drills, hammers, routers, and saws
• Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system
• Work with various materials (e.g., paints, coatings, concrete, framing, industrial gas fittings) and collaborate with team members to ensure projects are completed on time, to standard, and in a fast-paced manufacturing/construction environment
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools, equipment, and job sites; adhere to proper safety guidelines and protocols at all times, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), following procedures for handling materials/equipment, and applying fall protection and safety training
• Assist in various day-to-day construction, engineering and facilities tasks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of facilities and/or maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade
• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methodology
• Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance
• Able to read instructions and blueprints
• Experience with project management software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
• Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, fall protection equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work one of the following shifts:




• Monday-Friday: 5:00AM-3:00PM
• Sunday-Thursday: 5:00AM to 3:00PM




• Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed
• On-call 1x per month
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb up and down ladders; bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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, stock options, 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. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.