Facilities Operations Specialist

About the role

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale to support the growing demand for commercial spacecraft. We are looking for a Facilities Operations Specialist to manage daily operations across our engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing sites.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Handle employee service requests from initial intake through completion.
• Organize seating charts, office moves, and onboarding or offboarding logistics.
• Manage the CMMS platform, including work orders, asset records, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Generate operational reports and dashboards to track performance metrics.
• Maintain vendor compliance records, such as insurance certificates and permits.
• Assist with construction administration by organizing bids, tracking RFIs, and managing project closeout documentation.
• Coordinate contractor site access and monitor project milestones.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in facilities coordination, project administration, or workplace operations.
• Must be a U.S. Person to comply with export control regulations.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and facilities workflow software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and document control procedures.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing, warehouse, and laboratory environments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and wear required PPE.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or technical facility settings.
• Background in construction administration or project documentation.
• Experience managing audit documentation and vendor compliance.
• Familiarity with building systems and operational reporting.

Skills & tools

• CMMS platforms
• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Document control
• Facilities workflow systems

Practical notes

• Benefits include 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, plus $100k life insurance.
• Includes 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
• Offers 15 days of vacation (increasing to 20+), 10 paid holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Includes childcare reimbursement up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch and snacks provided on-site in Playa Vista.