Lead Facilities Technician

LEAD FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

SpaceX Spaceport Facilities team is looking for an experienced and driven Lead Facilities Technician focused on building structures to work in a fast-paced environment, where the extraordinary becomes the everyday. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and have excellent motivation, leadership, communication skills, and the ability to supervise multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and direct teams of facility technicians
• Develop and implement PM service programs
• Schedule daily work and prioritize assignments
• Ensure the safety of the team and assets
• Communicate effectively with customers and team
• Write status reports and maintain accurate records
• Manage resources, materials, and equipment
• Ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction
• Maintain, repair, or coordinate repair of all facilities systems 
• Coordinate minor construction projects and facility upgrades including getting vendor quotes, submitting purchase orders, and coordinating with stakeholders
• Train new facilities technicians on procedures and equipment responses

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of facilities maintenance experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience being detail-oriented, organized, and operating with a sense of urgency
• Ability to accept directional changes in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Valid state issued driver's license
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to perform the following functions: lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching
• Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and power equipment
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments