Facilities Lead

About the company

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

Your tasks

Wanna Join the Adventure? Loft Orbital is seeking a Facilities Lead to ensure the safety and optimal functionality of our three buildings/locations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the facilities and associated infrastructure. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Security, IT, and Office Management, you will coordinate facility projects and proactively maintain equipment and systems. Join us as a Facilities Lead and play a vital role in creating a conducive and efficient work environment for our teams.

About This Role

• Proactively inspect facilities to assess need for repair/refurbishments and plan and coordinate project execution.
• Manage equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards and minimize costs.
• Serve as Loft’s primary point of contact for all facilities-related issues (e.g., contractors, landlords, municipal representatives).
• Individually perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting maintenance/repair work, as required.

Requirements

Must Haves

• 6+ years’ experience in facilities maintenance operations
• Able to prioritize and balance multitude of projects happening concurrently with constrained timelines.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Self-starter. Works independently with limited to no supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and custodial tools.
• Able to hand lift/carry ~50 lbs, and operate pallet jack pushing heavier loads
• Will occasionally work with hazardous chemicals and/or tools/equipment (e.g., paints, solvents, power tools)
• May require working in uncomfortable positions and/or dangerous environments (e.g., electrical service room, building roofs, atop ladders/platforms, etc…)

Nice to Haves

• Forklift certification
• Previous experience with facilities databases and condition-based monitoring systems
• Trade license (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)
• Relevant industry certification (e.g., CFM) and/or collegiate degrees in facilities maintenance, engineering, or similar field.

What we offer

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

How to apply

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Other

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.