Facilities/Operations Technician (Mechanical)

Astrotech Space Operations•Vafb, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Astrotech Space Operations is looking to hire a full-time Facilities/Operations Technician (Mechanical) at our Vandenberg Space Force Base, California location. Do you have a background in facilities maintenance or mechanical work? Would you like to work for an established spacecraft processing company that values its employees? Would you like to have one of the coolest jobs in the world? If so, read on! This facilities maintenance/mechanical position earns a competitive wage. We also offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, supplemental insurance, 401k plan with company match, FSA, HSA, DCRA, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement program. If this sounds like the right facilities maintenance/mechanical opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT ASTROTECH SPACE OPERATIONS Astrotech Space Operations opened its doors in 1981 as an aerospace consulting business. Our state-of-the-art payload processing facilities are ideally located to support launches from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as well as the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. We provide processing areas for a wide range of spacecraft including complex communications, earth observations, and deep-space satellites. Our services encompass hardware integration and testing, fueling, and satellite encapsulation before transport to the pad. At Astrotech, we are here to help our customers make the transition from factory operations to go for launch. Next Stop: Space ! Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we seek driven, enthusiastic people who share a dedication to our core values: Do what's Right, Respect Others, and Perform with Excellence. We show our appreciation for all that they do by offering exceptional internal promotion opportunities, annual reviews, and merit increases. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FACILITIES/OPERATIONS (MECHANICAL) TECHNICIAN Looking for a Facilities Technician with a strong mechanical background. Prior experience troubleshooting systems is required. Electrical or HVAC experience preferred, but not required. Key Duties include: Conduct maintenance, repair, and modifications of all mechanical systems and building structures. Systems include: cranes, roofs, manlifts, roll-up doors, man doors, motors, golf carts, forklifts, tractors, etc.. Perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, modification, upgrading, and testing of various facility systems, and other maintenance tasks on HVAC and electrical systems. Act as mentor for less experienced personnel. Perform mission operations including customer support, facility operation, and propellant operations. May provide cleanroom services and oversee vendors as required.

Requirements

Qualified applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Must have a strong mechanical background and experience with troubleshooting and repair.
Position requires a high attention to detail, a results-focused team player that can adapt to change with demonstrated initiative and accountability.
Must be a self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Must have a basic knowledge of computer use to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must have experience reading and understanding operational procedures and schematics.
Position requires working with hazardous chemicals.
Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job.
Must complete all required training to become a Fully Qualified Propellant Handler.
Position requires accessing overhead cranes at 100 feet.
Must practice and promote safe working conditions in accordance with OSHA and other site regulations.
Must be able to hold a security clearance, up to TS level, to retain employment, and will be subject to a government security investigation.
Must meet the eligibility requirements for an elevated clearance for access to classified information.
Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and off-shift hours for customer support if required.
Must be able to complete tasks with limited supervision of work.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with general facility maintenance highly desired.
Experience with cleanroom environments, electrical systems, and HVAC systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct maintenance, repair, and modifications of all mechanical systems and building structures.
Systems include: cranes, roofs, manlifts, roll-up doors, man doors, motors, golf carts, forklifts, tractors, etc.
Perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, modification, upgrading, and testing of various facility systems, and other maintenance tasks on HVAC and electrical systems.
Act as mentor for less experienced personnel.
Perform mission operations including customer support, facility operation, and propellant operations.
May provide cleanroom services and oversee vendors as required.