Facilities Technician Level 4/5 - Temporary
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. SpaceNexus scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 LEVEL 4/5 - TEMPORARY
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
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: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
LOCATION: Brownsville, TX
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ 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
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday as needed
Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Valid Texas driver's license
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 .
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and 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 [email protected] .