Facilities Technician

About the role

Vast is looking for a Facilities Technician to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Long Beach and reports to the Supervisor of Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and/or perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry requests.
• Complete various break/fix repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned, such as painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling tiles, assembling furniture, office equipment, and kitchen equipment, installing, replacing, and repairing carpet, tiles, etc.
• Day-to-day management of various contractors.
• Perform job walk-downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
• Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support in the manufacturing and office spaces, including moving furniture, racks, and equipment, disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins, and set-up/tear-down of special event areas.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of facilities and/or maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, climb ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license.
• Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees with granted status).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry.
• Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R, concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade.
• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods.
• Familiarity with industrial air fittings and maintenance.
• Able to read instructions and blueprints.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-motivated and works well with others.
• Ability to manage a company-provided set of basic maintenance tools.
• Safety training and experience using forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, and fall protection equipment.

Pay

California pay range: $27.60—$50.30 USD. Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Benefits

• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off: up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Exceptional food perks: free snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.