Master HVAC Technician
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking an onsite Master Facilities Technician for its Space Structures Complex in Middle River, Maryland. The role combines ongoing facility maintenance with hands-on construction, renovation, and expansion work to keep the site’s infrastructure aligned with production needs and company growth. HVAC systems are a central focus because of their importance to production processes and Maryland’s weather conditions. The technician will lead facility build-out and improvement projects, maintain and improve HVAC and other building systems, support plumbing and utilities, and manage daily facility operations. The role also includes preventative maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance, hazardous-waste management, facilities ticket and work-order oversight, and support for Building Management and Building Automation System implementation. The technician will help maintain safe, secure, and clean facilities and respond to emergencies, including after-hours or weekend calls. Occasional travel and other duties as assigned may be required.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of HVAC maintenance experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Journeyman or Master HVACR license.
- Facility maintenance experience in aerospace, automotive, medical-device, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- EPA 608 Universal License.
- Electrical journeyman license.
- PID setting experience.
- HVAC system design and/or CAD experience.
- Experience with facility BAS/BMS systems and improvement projects.
- Experience in contamination control or cleanroom environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute facility expansion, renovation, and construction projects, including planning, procurement, installation, and equipment and system commissioning or decommissioning.
- Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and upgrade HVAC systems, including package units, split units, and exhaust fans.
- Develop and perform preventative maintenance schedules for building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste-management systems.
- Manage day-to-day facility operations, including general building and equipment maintenance, repairs, upgrades, renovations, and construction.
- Assist with plumbing maintenance, installations, and repairs to support facility and production needs.
- Ensure maintenance and construction work meets safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications.
- Manage hazardous-waste streams in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversee the facilities ticketing system (JIRA), prioritize and resolve breakdowns, and track work orders through completion within budget.
- Support implementation and ongoing management of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Maintain and enforce site safety, security, and cleanliness standards across the Space Structures Complex and manufacturing infrastructure.
- Respond to facility emergencies, including after-hours or weekend calls, to minimize downtime and protect operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional travel.
Benefits
- Company equity may be available.
- Medical coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a company-sponsored HSA plan option.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Three weeks of paid vacation and five days of sick leave per year.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Discounted employee stock purchase program.
- Free onsite snacks and drinks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
