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Neon Aerospace

Facilities Specialist

Manchester, Connecticut, United States · On-site · Full Time: Non-Exempt · Manufacturing

$26/hr – $31/hr

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About the role

Aerospace is at a turning point — costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can’t keep up. At Neon Aero, we’re breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production. Here, you won’t just take a job — you’ll help reinvent how the world flies. If you’re ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact. Help keep Neon Aero's Manchester facility safe, organized, and operating smoothly. As a Facilities Specialist, you'll perform hands-on general maintenance and routine equipment upkeep, support day-to-day facility needs, and operate approved equipment and vehicles. You'll also pick up and deliver parts and supplies, coordinate service providers, and help keep workspaces ready for the team. Why This Role Matters - Complete general building upkeep, minor repairs, facility inspections, and preventive maintenance within your training and authorization. - Inspect, clean, and maintain assigned facility equipment, reporting technical repairs or unsafe conditions that require specialized support. - Coordinate vendor visits, access, service completion, and records while minimizing disruption to operations. - Operate authorized floor scrubbers, forklifts, and scissor lifts; move materials safely and help set up offices and workspaces. - Drive assigned vans and box trucks to pick up and deliver parts, equipment, and supplies, including safe loading, unloading, and vehicle checks. - Work on-site in office and manufacturing areas and make local delivery and pickup trips. Balance planned maintenance with changing facility needs in an hourly, non-exempt role; specific shift and after-hours expectations. What You’ll Bring - High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training. - Practical experience in general maintenance, facility support, building upkeep, routine equipment maintenance, or a similar hands-on role. - Experience coordinating service vendors, including scheduling, access, and service follow-up. - Ability to use hand tools, floor scrubbers, and material-handling equipment safely, follow written maintenance procedures, and identify tasks requiring qualified service support. - Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts after required training, evaluation, and employer authorization; any additional prior certification or experience requirements - Ability to drive assigned vans and box trucks for local parts pickup and delivery, with a valid license appropriate for the assigned vehicle. - Basic computer skills for email, scheduling, supply tracking, and maintenance records. - Reliable communication, organization, attention to safety, and sound judgment when escalating issues. - Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, vehicle entry and exit, loading and unloading, material handling, and authorized elevated-platform work, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to follow workplace access and safety procedures, safe driving practices, equipment operating requirements, protective equipment rules, and lockout/tagout requirements when trained and authorized. Any additional screening or access requirements: Preferred - Experience supporting facilities in a manufacturing or similar workplace, coordinating outside service providers, or organizing office moves and workspace setup. Why Join Us - Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech. - Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard. - Shape solutions that are lower-cost, autonomous, and scalable, the future of aviation. - Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work. This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable. $26—$31 USD Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. At this time, Neon Aero and its divisions are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.