
Facilities Technician (MEP)
SpaceX · Starbase, TX
- 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.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
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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This plant: SpaceX in Starbase
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Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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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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.
