Spaceport Operations Technician (Starbase)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SPACEPORT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

The Spaceport Operations Technician will take ownership of Starbase hotel operations and ensure the best guest experience. The ideal candidate will bring high attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in all areas of spaceport hospitality and site operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide the highest quality of service to Starbase employees, guests, and residents by maintaining clean, functional, and aesthetically pleasing social spaces

Conduct daily inspections of rooms, homes, Airstreams, public areas, and surrounding roads to ensure cleanliness and check-in readiness

Perform housekeeping functions and maintain high standards of cleanliness across all guest-facing spaces

Collaborate with Facilities and Housekeeping to escalate and track maintenance needs

Communicate daily through reporting tools and shift pass-downs, documenting task completion, inventory usage, and status updates

Lead by example through work ethic, attention to detail, time management, and pride in upholding presentation standards

Assist in training and mentoring team members, contributing to a culture of accountability and operational excellence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of hospitality, facilities maintenance, or operations experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Experience maintaining or managing shared or social-use spaces

Demonstrated ability to uphold high standards of cleanliness, functionality, and guest satisfaction

Effective communicator across departments and with guests

Experience supporting events or large gatherings with setup and breakdown responsibilities

Comfortable identifying issues, submitting tickets, and proactively driving solutions

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a large facility for long periods

Must be available to support overtime and occasional weekend events as needed

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

This position is based in Starbase, TX and requires being onsite – remote work not considered

Valid state issued driver's license

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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/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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