Facilities Technician

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi‑module Haven Station.

Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven‑1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all‑in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time.

If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

We are hiring a Facilities Technician who will report to the Supervisor of Facilities and support the development of systems required for the design and build of human‑rated space stations.

This full‑time, non‑exempt position is located in our Long Beach location.

• Schedule and/or perform routine building maintenance tasks including non‑technical troubleshooting and repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or carpentry requests.
• Complete various break/fix repairs to the facilities and premises as assigned, such as painting, patching walls, replacing ceiling tiles, assembling furniture, office equipment, and kitchen equipment, installing, replacing, and repairing carpet, tiles, etc.
• Day‑to‑day management of various contractors.
• Perform job walk‑downs with vendors, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
• Aid janitorial and hospitality staff with general requests for support in the manufacturing and office spaces, including moving furniture, racks, and equipment, disposing of garbage using forklifted dumpster bins, set‑up and tear‑down of special event areas.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of facilities and/or maintenance experience.

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry.
• Experience in construction, project management, equipment maintenance, and tenant improvements.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade.
• Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods.
• Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance.
• Able to read instructions and blueprints.
• Experience in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Self‑motivated and works well with others.
• Manage company‑provided set of basic maintenance tools.
• Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes & hoists, fall protection equipment.

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, climb up and down ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license.

$27.60 – $50.30 USD per hour (California).

Base salary will vary based on knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full‑time employees also receive company equity and access to a full suite of benefits, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; generous paid time off—up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non‑exempt staff with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually;

paid parental leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; access to a 401(k) retirement plan;
Class Pass credits; personalized mental health care through Spring Health; and various other discounts and perks. Exceptional food perks are also offered, with snacks, drip coffee and onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to high‑quality meals for employees.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.