Senior Facilities Technician

About the role

Vast is looking for a Senior Facilities Technician, reporting to the Facilities Manager – Mojave Test Site, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located at our Mojave Test Site.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and/or perform routine building maintenance tasks including troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or carpentry requests
• Complete various break/fix repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned (e.g., 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
• Track all work in the Facilities CMMS system
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 4+ 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 of time, climb up and down ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license

Skills

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• 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 methods
• Familiar 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
• Manage company-provided set of basic maintenance tools
• Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, fall protection equipment

Pay

California pay range: $37—$52 USD

Benefits

• Company equity
• 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

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.