EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Facilities team oversees the offices we call home. We ensure our teams can connect, collaborate and innovate in a space built to support success. From securing our campuses to making sure our events go off without a hitch, Facilities is the human face of our company’s well-oiled onsite operation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
The Facilities Maintenance & Event Operations Specialist bridges routine property maintenance, event logistics, and technical building systems learning to ensure optimal facility functionality. The position resolves complex venue arrangement requirements while addressing urgent facility maintenance and emergency repairs. Additionally, the role targets energy efficiency and facility climate control through hands-on apprenticeship with modern Building Automation Systems (BAS) and smart building networks.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Execute day-to-day routine building maintenance including minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and drywall repairs
- Deliver seamless event setup, furniture arrangement, and breakdown operations per floor plans and schedules
- Conduct routine safety inspections across property grounds to identify and remediate potential hazards
- Assist licensed technicians with troubleshooting digital controls, sensors, actuators, and HVAC system components
- Monitor and adjust Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to optimize overall facility efficiency
- Support smart building diagnostic workflows using AI-driven BAS monitoring software and digital ticketing tools
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
- Strong skills in commercial facility maintenance, general structural repairs, and routine groundskeeping
- Ability to interpret floor plans, schematic diagrams, wiring blueprints, and technical operational manuals
- Effective problem solving, logical decision making, and rapid response handling for urgent building issues
- AI literacy and application in utilizing digital maintenance platforms, intelligent building software, and sensor networks
- Collaboration skills when assisting licensed technicians, event managers, and external facility stakeholders
- Critical experience in operating hand tools, digital multimeters, diagnostic tools, and event logistical equipment
Additional Qualifications:
- Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical systems, hand/power tools, and digital ticketing systems
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in facility operations, event logistics, or general trade maintenance
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $20.72/Hour - $29.62/Hour
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of experience in facility operations, event logistics, or general trade maintenance
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- Ability to perform commercial facility maintenance, structural repairs, and routine groundskeeping
- Ability to interpret floor plans, schematic diagrams, wiring blueprints, and technical manuals
- Experience operating hand tools, digital multimeters, diagnostic tools, and event logistical equipment
- Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical systems, hand and power tools, and digital ticketing systems
- Ability to participate in at least one in-person interview
What the Team is Saying
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing that are prominently featured. Feedback suggests the 401(k) is regarded as standard-to-reasonable, adding tangible long‑term value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount is widely available and emphasized. Feedback suggests this ownership opportunity is a notable perk within the total rewards mix.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of perks—tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year, product discounts, HSA/FSA options with company HSA contributions, and counseling sessions—expands the package beyond core insurance. Feedback suggests the breadth is appealing even if individual benefits vary in impact.
EchoStar Insights
What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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