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Facilities Technician (MEP)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.

They ask for
2+ years
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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Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform routine building maintenance tasks, including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC 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

  • ✓Knowledge of HVAC operation and design principles, including refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling equipment
  • ✓Experience with plumbing design and operation, including domestic water, wastewater, venting, and storm systems
  • ✓Experience with critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches
  • ✓Ability to read instructions and blueprints
  • ✓Experience with project management software, MS Excel, Word, or other project tracking software
  • ✓Strong 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 willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
  • ✓Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed

ITAR

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.

Facilities technician (mep)

The Facilities Technician (MEP) at Starbase installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with a primary focus on office and administrative buildings. The role ensures reliable HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, and plumbing to support a comfortable, functional workplace environment.

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