Join SpaceX as a Spaceport Operations Technician to enhance guest experiences at Starbase.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Maintain clean and functional social spaces
- Conduct daily inspections of rooms and public areas
- Perform housekeeping functions
- Collaborate with Facilities and Housekeeping
- Assist in training and mentoring team members
Must have
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of hospitality, facilities maintenance, or operations experience
Nice to have
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience maintaining or managing shared or social-use spaces
- Effective communicator across departments and with guests
- Experience supporting events or large gatherings
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Practical constraints
- Must be available to support overtime and occasional weekend events
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
- This position requires being onsite – remote work not considered
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority.
Joblaze summary
The Spaceport Operations Technician at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Starbase hotel, ensuring that all guest areas are clean, functional, and welcoming. This role requires a background in hospitality or facilities maintenance, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates are proactive team players who can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with various departments to maintain high standards of service and operational excellence.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 9, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Spaceport Operations Technician (Starbase) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Spaceport Operations Technician (Starbase) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Spaceport Operations Technician (Starbase) 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.
SPACEPORT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
The Spaceport Operations Technician will take ownership of Starbase hotel operations and ensure the best guest experience. The ideal candidate will bring high attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in all areas of spaceport hospitality and site operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide the highest quality of service to Starbase employees, guests, and residents by maintaining clean, functional, and aesthetically pleasing social spaces
- Conduct daily inspections of rooms, homes, Airstreams, public areas, and surrounding roads to ensure cleanliness and check-in readiness
- Perform housekeeping functions and maintain high standards of cleanliness across all guest-facing spaces
- Collaborate with Facilities and Housekeeping to escalate and track maintenance needs
- Communicate daily through reporting tools and shift pass-downs, documenting task completion, inventory usage, and status updates
- Lead by example through work ethic, attention to detail, time management, and pride in upholding presentation standards
- Assist in training and mentoring team members, contributing to a culture of accountability and operational excellence
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of hospitality, facilities maintenance, or operations experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Experience maintaining or managing shared or social-use spaces
- Demonstrated ability to uphold high standards of cleanliness, functionality, and guest satisfaction
- Effective communicator across departments and with guests
- Experience supporting events or large gatherings with setup and breakdown responsibilities
- Comfortable identifying issues, submitting tickets, and proactively driving solutions
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a large facility for long periods
- Must be available to support overtime and occasional weekend events as needed
- Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects
- This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered
- Valid state issued driver's license
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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