Facilities Technician (Starlink/Akoustis) - Night Shift

Akoustis is now operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX providing industry leading RF filters using patented XBAW technology to help drive the mission of making human life multi-planetary, while also connecting the world through Starlink. Our work helps further the impact that Starlink is already making on millions of users around the world, while allowing us to broaden that reach dramatically and continue connecting the unconnected here on earth.

This position will provide maintenance, support, coordination, repair, and general facilities services to our Akoustis Facility in Canandaigua New York. You will operate as a point of contact for general maintenance across the facility while working in collaboration with the Facilities Management team.

• →Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including chillers, boilers, RO/DI systems, process vacuum systems, air compressors, air handlers, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, pumps, filters, etc.
• →Perform inspections and repairs to site interior and exterior areas to include walls, floors, fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.
• →Assemble, install, repair and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes
• →Present information statuses for all critical facility equipment
• →Perform hands-on disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment
• →Ensures the proper disposal of hazardous and controlled waste in compliance with regulations and guidelines

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

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, pipefitting, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and mechanical fasteners is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Metasys or similar Building Automation Systems software
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and fall protection equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is highly preferred

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb up and down ladders, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, and stretch as required to perform the functions of this position
• This position is 100% onsite at our Canandaigua, NY facility
• Due to the facility transitioning to 24/7 operations, the work schedule for this position will evolve after training:
• You will start with standard daytime hours during training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
• C-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential  
• D-Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday) – eligible for 15% shift differential 

• 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.  

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