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Facilities Technician - Temporary

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Starbase, TX. Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry requests.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Tooling
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 54%
  • PLC 33%
  • Root cause 27%
  • Welding 27%

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It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Lifts up to 50 lbs

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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

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 project management 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

Requirements

  • ✓Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed
  • ✓Valid driver's license
  • ✓Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
  • ✓Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
  • ✓Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • ✓Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • ✓Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
  • ✓Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • ✓Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
  • ✓Kneel/Crouch: up to 1 hour per day
  • ✓Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
  • ✓Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day
  • ✓Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical

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of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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Requirements

  • ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

qualifications

and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

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SpaceX 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.

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

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