Preventative Maintenance Technician, Facilities

Long Beach, California

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Facilities team ensures that every operation across the site is “go” at all times, supporting everything from power and utilities to highly specialized machines like industrial 3D printers. Our 1 million square foot headquarters is complex: one structure, but functionally 20 mini factories under one roof. That complexity brings unmatched opportunities to grow your skills through cross-training and ownership of specialized systems. With rapid expansion and development of the facility, we’re helping build a truly state-of-the-art work environment. This team is deeply embedded in both planning and execution, brought in early to shape the physical assets that will support scaled operations.

About the Role:

The Preventive Maintenance Technician will establish and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all facility assets across our manufacturing campus. This role focuses on building systems and infrastructure including HVAC equipment, lighting, electrical panels, plumbing systems, fire safety equipment, and other non-production assets that support factory operations.

Program Development and Execution:  

• Develop and maintain a structured preventive maintenance schedule for all facility assets, establishing appropriate inspection frequencies and maintenance tasks based on manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

• Create detailed work instructions and checklists for routine maintenance activities to ensure consistency and thoroughness.

• Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the facilities team and outside contractors, ensuring timely completion of all planned work.

• Develop and maintain a structured preventive maintenance schedule for all facility assets, establishing appropriate inspection frequencies and maintenance tasks based on manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

• Create detailed work instructions and checklists for routine maintenance activities to ensure consistency and thoroughness.

• Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities with the facilities team and outside contractors, ensuring timely completion of all planned work.

• Track work order completion rates and identify any overdue or missed maintenance items requiring immediate attention.

• Adjust maintenance schedules based on equipment performance data, seasonal requirements, and operational priorities.

• Conduct routine facility walkthroughs to inspect asset conditions, identify emerging issues, and verify that maintenance activities are completed to standard.

• Document all preventive maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system, maintaining accurate records of inspections, repairs, and equipment history.

Asset Management and Documentation:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive inventory of all facility assets requiring preventive maintenance, including equipment specifications, locations, criticality ratings, and maintenance requirements.

• Develop asset tagging and identification systems to ensure clear tracking and documentation.

• Compile manufacturer manuals, warranty information, and technical specifications for all facility equipment, creating an organized reference library for the maintenance team.

• Update asset records as equipment is added, modified, or decommissioned throughout the facility.

• Analyze equipment failure trends and maintenance history to identify opportunities for program improvements or equipment upgrades.

• Generate monthly reports on preventive maintenance completion rates, upcoming work, and program performance metrics.

Coordination and Support:

• Serve as the point of contact for preventive maintenance scheduling, coordinating with production teams to minimize disruption while ensuring critical maintenance is completed. 

• Communicate upcoming maintenance activities to relevant stakeholders and adjust plans based on operational needs.

• Monitor inventory levels and reorder as needed to prevent delays in scheduled work.

• Process vendor quotes and purchase requisitions for maintenance supplies and services.

• Support emergency maintenance activities by providing equipment documentation, maintenance history, and technical resources to troubleshooting efforts.

• Participate in facility inspections and audits, ensuring preventive maintenance records meet regulatory and compliance requirements. 

About You:

• Associate degree or technical certification in facilities management, building systems, industrial maintenance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• One to two years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or related technical environment preferred but not required for candidates with strong organizational skills and technical aptitude.

• Basic understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn computerized maintenance management systems.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with technicians, vendors, and operations personnel.

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the broader facilities team.

• Willingness to walk the facility regularly and work in industrial manufacturing environments.

 

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$27 - $37.13 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.

 

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