SpaceX

Facilities Specialist

SpaceX$80K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience without degree
  • 3+ years managing facilities vendors or contract management

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction projects for new production lines and upgrades
  • Assist in designing and developing documentation for aerospace-related facilities
  • Verify and coordinate maintenance for HVAC, electrical, and security systems
  • Communicate schedules and activities to personnel and contractors
  • Manage scopes of work across construction and facilities disciplines
  • Maintain cleanliness of offices and factory environments
  • Organize events for VIPs, vendors, and internal staff

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays each year
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and employee stock purchase plan
  • Accrual of paid sick leave according to company policy
Full Job Description
FACILITIES SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead construction and facilities related construction projects and upgrades pertaining to new production lines, office spaces, improvements or industrial upgrades
  • Assist with the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and reports for construction and facilities in aerospace, large commercial or industrial type projects
  • Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, electrical, cranes, facility systems (e.g. lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems
  • Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
  • Write, negotiate, and manage scope across multiple disciplines related to construction and facilities
  • Maintain interior office and factory cleanliness
  • Plan, set up, and execute events for VIPs, vendors, and internal staff
  • Recommend move plans and help with office relocations
  • Work with the purchasing department to ensure vendors are approved, vetted, and insured
  • Help support and manage campus services such as the bike program, laundry program, and office supplies
  • Assist with badging, ITAR, NDA requirements, and safety training
  • Create RFPOs, and assist the manager with furniture and vendor selection
  • Track purchase orders, weekly reports, and project schedules and statuses
  • Meet with key SpaceX end users and establish the scope of work
  • Assist the facilities manager(s) in all aspects of project implementation as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management in lieu of a degree
  • 3+ years of experience in managing facilities vendors, contract management, or shipping and operational logistics

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience with managing commercial, office, or industrial facilities
  • Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
  • Knowledge of basic computer applications; ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
  • Ability to create and update RFPOs and facilities work orders in an ERP software
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
  • Strong communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
  • Able to read and understand basic floor plans

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00
Level 2: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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