Facilities Technician

Vast is looking for a Facilities Technician, reporting to the Associate Director, Mojave Test Site, to support the maintenance of the facility that will be developing artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located at our Mojave Test Site location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provides general and detailed maintenance (either with direct or indirect supervision), including patching, painting, hardware repairs and other repair/replacement work as required
• Track and perform routine facilities maintenance on HVAC, minor electrical and plumbing systems 
• Maintain all roads and pathways within the site, including ordering road base as needed
• Maintain test facility grounds in a clean and orderly manner including weeding, litter removal, pest control and scrap material removal
• Responsible for minor vehicle maintenance
• Manage maintenance and facility improvement tickets with timely response and update of ticketing system upon completion of tasks
• Order/purchase all supplies required for facilities maintenance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in facilities maintenance or similar role 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior facilities experience
• Forklift experience and certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

• Facilities Technician I: $$22.64 - $32.58 /per hour