Facilities/Operations Technician

Astrotech Space Operations is looking to hire a full-time Facilities/Operations Technician at our Titusville, Florida location. Do you have a background in facilities maintenance or electrical work? Would you like to work for an established spacecraft processing company that values its employees? If so, read on!

This facilities maintenance position earns a competitive wage. We also offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, supplemental insurance, a 401k plan with company match, flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), dependent care reimbursement account (DCRA), generous paid time off (PTO), 9 paid holidays per year, an employee assistance program, and a tuition reimbursement program. If this sounds like the right facilities maintenance 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. In addition, our services encompass hardware integration and testing, fueling, and satellite encapsulation before transport to the pad. To this day, we continue to set the standard for world-class facilities and services by continuously exceeding customer satisfaction.

Our focus remains on exceeding customer satisfaction through employing the industry's most experienced workforce while providing highly efficient and flexible facilities and services. 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 HVAC TECHNICIAN

This position will utilize HVAC and facilities maintenance skills for the general maintenance and systems validation needed to support mission requirements, working under the guidance of the senior HVAC technician. Will conduct maintenance, repair, and modifications of facility systems, to include HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, as needed and directed by the Facility Manager. Will also perform hands-on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, modification, upgrading, and testing. Light construction work (drywall repairs, painting, etc.) when needed. Perform mission operations including customer support, facility operation, and Propellant Operations, to include propellant transfers and decontamination. May provide cleanroom services and oversee vendors as required. Work will be performed under direct supervision of senior technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FACILITIES/OPERATIONS HVAC TECHNICIAN

Qualified applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience required. Experience wth general facilities maintenance and previous HVAC experience desired, hands-on or trade school acceptable. Apprentice or Journeyman preferred. EPA Universal certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Previous experience maintaining Large (10T to 70T) DX Roof Top Units and Water Chilled HVAC Systems desired.

Must have a basic knowledge of computer use to inlcude Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience reading and understanding blueprints and wiring diagrams is desired. Position requires working with hazardous chemicals. Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the job, which includes meeting pre-employment Self Contained Atmospheric Protection Ensemble (SCAPE) physical requirements, and becoming SCAPE certified within 180 days of employment. Must complete all required trianing to become a Fully Qualified Propellant Handler. Position requires accessing overhead cranes at 100 feet. Must be able to hold a security clearance, up to TS level, to retain employment. Must be willing and able to obtain a CDL if required. Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and off-shift hours for customer support if required. Must be willing and able to travel, including foreign travel, if required.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Facilities/Operations Technician HVAC job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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