Facilities Technician
Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.Vardas W-Series vehicles are built designed and operated by Varda in-house including the pharmaceutical processing payloads the capsules the C-PICA heat shields and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX Blue Origin major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures Lux Capital Founders Fund Caffeinated Capital General Catalyst and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo California where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles equipment and materials are built integrated and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington DC and Huntsville AL.
Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
Vardas Facilities team is seeking a versatile facilities technician to support our expanding operations and production this role you will perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing electrical HVAC and carpentry requests.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine building maintenance tasks including non-technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing electrical HVAC and/or carpentry requests
- Conduct repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned including painting patching walls replacing ceiling tiles assembling furniture office equipment and kitchen equipment installing replacing and repairing carpet tiles etc.
- Coordinate and manage multi-trade projects working with skilled partners and vendors while communicating with production engineers and production management on project timelines
- Perform inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas including walls flooring installed fixtures roofing systems and lighting
- Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support in the manufacturing and office spaces including moving furniture racks and equipment disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins set-up and tear down of special event areas
- Manage other campus-wide operations and maintenance programs and inventory spaces assigned by facilities management
- Operate forklifts scissor lifts and boom lifts when needed
- Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4 years of professional experience in commercial equipment wiring maintenance and repair
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Experience in construction project management equipment maintenance and tenant improvements
- Basic knowledge of electrical plumbing heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) concrete framing and industrial gas trade
- Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
- Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance
- Able to read instructions and blueprints
- Project management software MS Excel Word or other project tracking software
- Written and verbal communication skills use of MS Outlook and Teams
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Own their own set of basic maintenance tools
- Safety training and use of fork lifts scissor lifts cranes & hoists fall protection equipment
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift up to 45lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to stand 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
Pay Range
- Hourly Salary range: $30.00 - $35.00/hour
- This role ison-site in El Segundo CA
- Leveling and hourly salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performance
Benefits
Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health financial wellbeing and a highquality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what fulltime employees receive(at this time interns receive a subset of benefits):
Health & Wellness
- Flexible PTO policy 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical Dental and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntaryaccident hospital critical illnessandpet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12weeks ofparental leave(with supplemental disability leavefor CAmothers)
- Family building pregnancyparentingand menopausebenefitsvia Maven Clinic
- SponsoredOne Medicalmemberships for employees and their dependents
Financial & Retirement
- Substantial incentive equityin a fully funded space start-up
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
- Relocation supportfor new hires if needed
Workplace Experience & Perks
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
- Company and team-bonding events happyhoursand mission-success celebrations
- Complimentary EV charging
ITAR Requirements
Varda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our policy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program.
E-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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About Company
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform.
