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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (FOOD SERVICES) 

The Food Services Maintenance Technician position is responsible for supporting equipment maintenance and repair for the Food Services Department. This includes but is not limited to the following: advanced troubleshooting of issues, advanced assembly and installation, performing and developing preventative maintenance routines, and intermediate repair work.

This individual must possess good organizational skills and the ability to manage team workloads and time management against a dynamic workload in a collaborative team environment. They will also provide follow-up communication and documentation of workload to customers, vendors, and throughout the department, both verbally and in writing. The Food Services Maintenance Technician supports the mission by ensuring all departmental equipment is functional, safe, and accessible for daily operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and develop routine preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules for Food Services equipment against departmental, company, and manufacturer standards
• Maintain, respond to, act on, and follow up on departmental maintenance tickets generated in and outside of the department; coordinates and prioritizes workload for lower levels against requests as needed
• Provide troubleshooting and issue reports directly to vendors and service technicians; support escorting vendors to necessary work areas for assessment and repair
• Perform intermediate to advanced assembly, installation, and repairs on equipment utilizing a variety of hand and power tools
• Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and hand carts to receive and/or move equipment, product, or parts around campus
• Identify and source parts and equipment for department upon request
• Maintain tool and equipment inventory for department with limited to no supervision

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in a workshop, warehouse, maintenance, production, or food service operation

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience developing preventative maintenance plans
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical work
• High level of professionalism
• Self-motivated and works well with others
• Intermediate understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office suite, email/calendar)
• Willingness to learn and take guidance from others
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Strong communicator
• Capable of coordinating and planning work for others
• Experience training others
• Valid TX Food Handler’s Card

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification (training provided internally as needed)
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.