Facilities Assistant

Scaled Composites•Mojave, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scaled Composites is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As Facilities Assistant, this individual will support entry-level ground support equipment (GSE) maintenance, facilities maintenance, and construction assignments essential to Scaled Composites operations. Responsibilities will include contributing to scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and construction tasks across manufacturing areas, flight test hangars, offices, warehouses, storage and processing areas. The work environment may involve indoor and outdoor settings, elevated locations, and exposure to inclement weather conditions. Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 42-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 42-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills.
Mechanical background.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Team-player attitude with the ability to work with many different people and manager working relationships.
Ability to work autonomously, as well as, in a team environment, using effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills in-person /over radio, and providing great customer service.
Ability to follow general and detailed verbal and written instructions.
Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole number, fractions, decimals, and convert between them.
Valid California driver’s license.
Knowledge of common tools, materials, equipment and methods use in fleet maintenance.
Ability to pass and maintain “pass” status on an OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT).
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Using a variety of basic hand tools and shop equipment in a safe manner.
Assisting ground support equipment mechanics with maintenance and repairs on company vehicles, heavy and light duty equipment, and various ground support equipment used in aviation.
Learning and applying different methods of building maintenance and construction to assist in the upkeep of company grounds and facilities.
Removing and replacing air filters for building systems.
Emptying and removing trash waste from facility buildings.
Operating company vehicles and equipment, as required, within company policy.
Cleaning and organizing work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
Identifying safety issues and taking appropriate corrective action.
Performing escorting duties for employees and guests, driving off-premises - including outside of Mojave to deliver or pick up employees and/or products.
Stocking supply areas with items such as drinking water or printer paper, as needed.
Performing non-routine tasks, as assigned.