HVAC Technician (Night Shift) - Temporary

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

15d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a temporary HVAC Technician in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The position lasts three months, with possible conversion to permanent employment based on performance and business needs; the duration is subject to change with minimal notice. The technician will maintain and repair facility and launch-related HVAC equipment and systems, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, and work with engineering and management to keep systems in peak operating condition. The role is on a night shift, with one of two listed schedules: Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Overtime may be required as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• EPA 608 Universal certificate.
• At least 1 year of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Ability to work one of the listed night shifts: Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., or Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
• Ability to perform duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions and small openings, climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 50 pounds, working on ladders or lifts at elevated heights, and operating industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must meet U.S. Government export-control requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in HVAC technology.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery such as pumps and air compressors, and mechanical fasteners.
• Universal certification from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases.
• Professional experience maintaining HEPA filters and standard air handling unit filtration systems.
• Basic understanding of the theory of operation for refrigeration, motors, heat pumps, and mechanics.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards.
• VFD maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience operating and performing maintenance from a building management system, such as JCI Metasys.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facility systems, including air handlers, chilled water systems, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, and boilers.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules for facility and launch-associated HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
• Follow applicable regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality and safety policies and standards from OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and the NEC.
• Perform ductwork modifications and repairs.
• Perform brazing, soldering, refrigerant evacuation, and charging.
• Perform water piping and insulation modifications and repairs.
• Assist with maintenance of compressed air and industrial door systems.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED