Facilities Technician
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Facilities Technician at Vast will support the development of systems necessary for building human-rated space stations. Daily responsibilities include performing routine maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs, and various break/fix repairs around the facility. The role also involves managing contractors, assisting janitorial staff, and operating equipment like forklifts and lifts as needed.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of facilities and/or maintenance experience
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, unassisted
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license
Nice to have
- 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)
- Knowledge of basic engineering and construction principles and methods
- Familiar with industrial air fittings and maintenance
What you get
- 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 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of advanced technical skills required, which may limit growth opportunities
- Role involves physical labor and may require standing for long periods, climbing, and lifting
- The pay range is broad, indicating variability based on experience which may affect salary negotiations
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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