Facilities Maintenance Lead
About The Position
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Lead to support our Altadena facility. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining all facilities and equipment, including major building systems across our 100K+ square feet of leased office, R&D, and warehouse space. You'll manage both hands-on maintenance activities and vendor relationships while supporting our mission to make space accessible for all.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance within complex industrial environments
- Demonstrated knowledge of building systems including: Building Management Systems (BMS) HVAC and controls Fire and life safety systems Security infrastructure Lighting control systems Electrical distribution Plumbing systems Backup power generation Compressed air/gas systems
- Proven leadership experience within a facility organization
- Experience using CMMS systems, particularly Maximo
- Strong vendor management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Nice To Haves
- Industry-recognized certification in maintenance management (AFE-CPMM, IFMA-CFM, or equivalent)
- Experience in aerospace or similar high-tech manufacturing environments
- Project management experience
- Budget management experience
Responsibilities
- Perform and manage maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment systems
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contracted maintenance efforts
- Support local business units in execution of their operational goals
- Coordinate with 20+ vendors/contractors to ensure timely , cost-effective service delivery
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/Maximo)
- Maintain effective relationships with landlords of leased spaces
- Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives with measurable performance metrics
- Prepare Statements of Work (SOW), negotiate with vendors, and coordinate RFP processes with procurement
- Provide technical support to the construction team on internal projects
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage (approximately 1 week per month) to address critical facility issues
- Identify cost improvement opportunities within contracted services
- Uphold and advance best-in-class safety standards for the team and facilities
- Manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5M for services, repairs, and upgrades
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
- Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
