What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Urban Sky?
About Urban Sky:
Urban Sky is a venture-backed aerospace startup that pioneers utilization of the stratosphere and reimagines the way humans view and analyze the earth. We design, build, operate, and sell stratospheric balloon systems, and the data we collect supports a wide range of applications, from real-time wildfire monitoring to urban mapping. Urban Sky sends flight vehicles to the stratosphere on a weekly basis.
Our team consists of engineers, makers, developers, and doers who believe in the power of human potential when passion meets utility within a small, supportive team. At Urban Sky we strive to create a team culture grounded in candor, inclusion, respect and empowerment.
We aim to build the next chapter of stratospheric history in Denver and are seeking self-starting, open-minded, and hard-working team members.
About The Role:
Facilities Technician is responsible for completing maintenance tasks to repair appliances and preserve the quality of a facility. Their duties include conducting routine maintenance checks, facilitating and executing tasks among the relevant teams and taking inventory of cleaning supplies, parts, and tools.
Key Functions:
Coordinate with electricians, plumbers, HVAC and related service providers to complete tasks outside of employee’s technical scope.
Perform machine repair on manufacturing and facility related equipment
Assist in buildouts of manufacturing and engineering testing stations
Organize and execute light construction projects involving painting, Drywall, carpentry and flooring
Respond to Facility related emergency’s which may include off hour, weekend, or holiday support
Operating and testing large manufacturing machines as needed involving hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and high-pressure systems
Manage facility cleans, red tag, and 5s related events
Requirements:
Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Must be local to Denver, CO
Valid Colorado driver’s license
A “can do” attitude and strong work ethic
Able to stand, walk, and stoop; push, pull and lift or lower objects weighing up to 50 lbs
Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty or noisy spaces)
3 years relevant work experience
Passion for technological development
Nice-to-Haves:
Comprehensive experience with HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing systems
Experience in light carpentry
Exposure to small team / small company environment (Startups)
Benefits:
This position is a full-time, hourly position with compensation ranging from $32-$35 an hour based on experience. We are required to post this salary range per Colorado law. Your salary will be determined based on your abilities and experience.
Medical, Vision and Dental
Paid Time Off
Cell Phone Bill Stipend
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes that they have the skills and the passion necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
This position may require the candidate to deal with commodities, software, technology, defense articles, and/or technical data which are subject to the Export Administration Regulations and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Additional information may be requested so as to determine whether export authorization is required from the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. If authorization is required, employment will be contingent upon the Company successfully obtaining such authorization from the relevant government agency.
Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Salary : $32 - $35
