Manage and coordinate service contracts for maintenance at SpaceX's solar cell manufacturing facility.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 23 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 23 hours ago
What you'll build
- Manage service contracts for maintenance
- Coordinate operational schedules for vendors
- Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards
- Interact with tradesman and contractors
- Manage fleet vehicle requests
Must have
- 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Nice to have
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP) certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Degree in architecture, engineering, or related field
Practical constraints
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends
- Provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High school
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Facilities Specialist at SpaceX's solar cell factory is responsible for managing and coordinating various service contracts essential for facility maintenance, including janitorial services and waste management. This role requires expertise in facilities operations and the ability to work with multiple vendors to ensure compliance with SpaceX standards. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of relevant experience and may hold certifications in facilities management or project management. The position demands strong organizational skills and the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 25, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 25, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Facilities Specialist, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
FACILITIES SPECIALIST, SOLAR CELL FACTORY (STARLINK)
At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking an experienced Facilities Specialist to manage and coordinate multiple service contracts for maintenance of SpaceX facilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage, coordinate, and act as the liaison for multiple service contracts such as janitorial, DI water systems, pest control, fuel distribution, landscaping, waste management, and related areas
- Partner with Purchasing on the RFP/bid process for multiple service contracts
- Coordinate operational schedules for vendors to keep SpaceX operations running
- Work with suppliers to increase efficiency in service delivery
- Ensure vendors meet SpaceX standards while delivering promised services, materials, and craftsmanship in the agreed timeframe
- Manage the traffic of operational requests and follow through completing of tasks that require support from vendors SpaceX engages in continued service contract
- Interact with tradesman, contractors and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair of facilities support equipment
- Direct system repairs of facilities, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure, paint, and grounds keeping
- Coordinate and facilitate furniture requests to align with site standards
- Manage fleet vehicle requests, insurance, tags, and maintenance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, operations, or coordination
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
- Experiencing organizing work with multiple trades
- Degree in architecture, engineering, project management, construction management, or related field
- Organized and self-driven; capable of working independently with little direction
- Ability to drive continuous improvement through innovation and creativity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and provide 24x7 on-call support in emergency situations
- Comfortable managing several projects at once and adjusting quickly when strategic priorities change
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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