Job brief: Facilities Mechanical Specialist

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: McGregor, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-02

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 5+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems
• Degree or certificate in HVAC technology from an accredited technical school or college
• Must be available to work overtime hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Valid driver’s license
• Occasional travel may be required to support projects at other sites

Conditions

• Knowledge of the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipefittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanic…
• Physical effort with lifting and carrying materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs.)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• 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/…

Main duties

• Manage, coordinate, and provide liaison support for construction projects and maintenance operations at the SpaceX McGregor test site to ensure vendors meet …
• Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities support equipment
• Direct system repairs of HVAC equipment, electrical systems, fire protection, water and plumbing infrastructure
• Direct construction projects performed at the facility to ensure that the work is safely completed with minimal interruption to operations
• Assist engineering team with budgetary trades, drawings, and design to ensure projects meet design intent and can be completed on time and within budget

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs across the U.S.: $71k a year (1,435 listings, 94 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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