The posting, in SpaceX's own words
archived Sep 10, 2026SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. FACILITIES TECHNICIAN - TEMPORARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry requests Conduct site-wide maintenance to our facilities, including painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling/flooring tiles, and carpet Perform inspections and repairs to assigned site interior and exterior areas, including walls, floors, installed fixtures, roofing systems, and lighting Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support, including moving furniture, racks/equipment, disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins, and set-up and tear down of special event areas Manage other campus-wide operations and maintenance programs as assigned by facilities management Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX’s custom work order system Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times
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POSITION DETAILS:
This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate. LENGTH OF POSITION: 1 month LOCATION: Starbase, TX SHIFT: Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate 2+ years of facilities maintenance experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements Experience with plumbing systems, backflows, lift stations, sewer machines, and pumps Experience with concrete, forming, and pouring Experience with engineering and construction principles, methods, and codes Experience with industrial compressed air systems and maintenance Experience with carpentry maintenance tasks, including routine sheetrock/drywall installation and/or repair, window replacement, cabinet/countertop replacement, painting/texturing (interior and exterior), and door/hardware installation Ability to read instructions and blueprints Experience with software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software Good written and verbal communication skills - MS Outlook and Teams Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures Self-motivated, works well with others and autonomously Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, and fall protection equipment