Vast is hiring a

Facilities Assistant

San Bernardino County, United States

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. 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.

Vast is looking for a Facilities Assistant, reporting to the Facilities Manager, Mojave Test Site, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and the E-2 LOX/Kerosene oxidizer-rich staged combustion engine. This will be a full-time, hourly position located at our Mojave Test Site location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Support surge fabrication work with our propulsion and electrical technicians building up tubing or wire harnesses. 
  • Break room and bathroom daily cleaning
  • Yard cleanup and organization
  • Track all work in the Facilities CMMS system
  • Order and stock; food, snacks, and drinks in the break rooms
  • Perform weekly inspections on all facilities equipment
  • Assist with guard duties during hazardous operations
  • Routine maintenance inspections
  • Organize and maintain facilities materials stock
  • Fill in for inventory or shipping and receiving as needed
  • Support daily operational and maintenance needs

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • CA drivers license

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Janitorial skills
  • Landscaping skills
  • Mechanical skills
  • Previous experience in extreme weather conditions both hot and cold

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, ranging from 20F to 120F, outdoors

Pay Ranges: 

  • $22.00 - $32.00 
Salary Range: California
$22$32 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
 
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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.
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