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Vast · 6 hours ago

Facilities Technician

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.76/hr - $34.43/hr

2+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by developing artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Facilities Technician to support the maintenance and operational readiness of their facilities, ensuring that production teams can effectively operate the necessary equipment and machinery.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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. Some examples could include 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, set-up and tear down of special event areas

Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed

Qualification

Facilities maintenance experienceHVAC knowledgeAerospace industry experienceProject managementBasic engineering principlesBlueprint readingSafety trainingSelf-motivatedTeamwork

Required

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 25 lbs unassisted

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Must have a valid CA driver's license

Preferred

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

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees