Spaceport Operations Technician (Experiences)

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SPACEPORT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (EXPERIENCES)

The Spaceport Operations Technician will take ownership of Starbase social-facing spaces, ensuring they are clean, organized, and optimized for the best guest experience. This role provides boots-on-the-ground oversight, inventory management, and support for event execution. 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
• Perform routine inspections and submit maintenance work requests to ensure all spaces are guest-ready and maintained to the highest standards
• Drive continuous improvement across assigned areas by implementing at least one major enhancement per quarter—whether aesthetic, functional, or operational
• Support events by coordinating social space readiness, setting up and breaking down equipment, and maintaining cleanliness throughout
• Maintain organized and well-stocked storage and supply areas; coordinate inventory management and ordering with the Experience team
• Communicate daily through reporting tools and shift pass-downs, documenting task completion, inventory usage, and status updates
• Collaborate with Facilities and Housekeeping teams to escalate and track maintenance or service needs
• 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 custodial, 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: Must be available for evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Must be able to travel to support offsite experience programs or operations at other SpaceX sites
• Valid state issued driver's license
• 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.