FACILITY TECHNICIAN
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Facility Technician to join our team. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides various services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing.
**This position is fully on-site at Empirical System's Aerospace in San Luis Obispo, CA
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Broad variety of duties associated with maintaining company facilities, office spaces, and shop areas
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of all facilities and equipment
- Custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and removal of trash and recycling
- General facility organization and restocking of supplies
- Coordinate with and oversee external contractors and vendors
- Installation and maintenance of office furnishings and fixtures
- Vehicle inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, equipment inspections
- Transportation of items between facilities
- Support set up and breakdown of furniture for company events
- Utilize work order system for work assignments and to log activities
- Identify and propose opportunities to improve facilities and equipment
- Uphold safety standards and protocols, promoting a secure and hazard-free workplace
- Specific COVID cleaning measures to ensure proper sanitization of high-use areas
- Special assignments as assigned
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- High school diploma
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field
- High attention to detail, detail oriented
- Ability to work with both power and basic hand tools
- Familiar with operating a forklift, scissor lift, and other heavy equipment
- Familiar with loading, unloading, and driving with trailers
- Comfortable working on ladders or other high areas such as on lifts or on rooves
- Good mechanical aptitude, comfortable working with your hands
- Ability to multi-task and comfortable performing a wide variety of tasks
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks in a focused work environment and maintain high levels of efficiency without direct supervision
- Proven ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Lift 50+ lbs
- Able to provide on-call support in case of emergencies or other off-hours issues
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications for communication and planning
- Thrive in a small company, fast pace, dynamic environment
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
- 5 or more year of experience in a related field
- Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and guidelines
- Ability to perform facility electrical and plumbing repairs and improvements
- Experience with interior finishing work such as drywall, painting, carpentry, etc.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems
Benefits and Perks:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- PTO
- Paid Holidays (9)
- Retirement: 401k w/company match
- Casual dress code, Free snacks
- Amazing location to live, work, and play
ESAero is an equal opportunity employer. E-Verify participation required for employment. Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to pass background check.
Salary Range: $22 - $35/hr (DOE)