Launch Facilities Technician II
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $52k–$66.6k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## SUMMARY Firefly Facility Technicians within the launch group will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of launch site building and support systems.
You will work as part of a small team requiring minimal supervision, so a self-starter is a must! ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Performs routine inspections and repairs of exterior/interior facilities to include roofs, ceilings, walls, floors and fixtures. - Performs carpentry and painting repairs; performs plumbing and minor electrical repairs; light concrete placement and repair; HVAC maintenance and repairs. - Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to include HVAC, generators, cranes, corrosion control, grounding systems and lightning protection systems. - Maintains outdoor grounds and parking lots to be clean and free of debris. - Coordinates and works with other vendors or contractors on larger multi-trade projects. - Performs assembly and/or moving of furniture, racks, or other site equipment. - Creates and/or completes maintenance work tickets providing the actions and procedures carried out to complete tasks. - Provides general support during launch campaigns and launch day efforts. - Responds to emergency situations during and after hours. ## Required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. - 3+ years of facility or maintenance experience. - Basic computer skills including Microsoft Suite. - Ability to lift and manipulate 50 pounds. - Ability to observe safety and security procedures and to comply with policies. - Attention to detail. - Ability to follow schedules and keep commitments. - Ability to demonstrate professionalism. - Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts. - Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team. - Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record. - Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Vandenberg SFB, CA ## Desired - 3+ years experience as a handy-person or in a construction trade. - Detailed knowledge in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, concrete, or framing. - Knowledge in Atlassian Software such as Confluence, Jira and Bitbucket Hourly Rate: $25.00-32.00/hour ## Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on 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.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Firefly Aerospace
Launches, lands and operates space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond.
Pay on its listings: 2.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Firefly Aerospace's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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