Facilities Technician

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

The Facility Operations Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and facilities teams to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve building systems, facility equipment, and production support infrastructure at Beehive Industries’ Knoxville, TN facility. This role performs advanced preventative maintenance, independently handles a wide range of facility repairs, and supports equipment reliability and uptime across the site. The ideal candidate has solid industrial maintenance experience, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while supporting broader facility operations.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance, inspections, and corrective maintenance on facility systems and production support equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatic, and compressed gas systems with minimal supervision
• Perform fabrication, installation, and repair work on building systems including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, lighting, flooring, walls, and structural components
• Support maintenance and optimization of facility equipment including chillers, compressors, generators, CNC support systems, and additive manufacturing equipment
• Perform and lead routine and complex inspections of buildings and equipment, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions
• Manage and prioritize facility work orders using ticketing and asset tracking systems to ensure timely completion of maintenance requests
• Support equipment installation, relocation, setup, and commissioning activities across the facility
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside vendors for repairs, maintenance projects, and facility improvements
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and maintenance history in CMMS or tracking systems
• Communicate facility status, risks, and equipment issues to senior technicians, engineering, and leadership teams
• Support setup and breakdown of facility spaces for events, equipment moves, and operational needs
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance facility reliability, efficiency, and uptime

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal training in a mechanical, electrical, or facilities-related trade (trade school, military, apprenticeship, or technical certification preferred)

• 2–4 years of facility maintenance, industrial maintenance, construction, or related hands‑on experience
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting facility systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed gas, or mechanical systems
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs with a high degree of independence
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-reliability facility environment
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and…