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Rocket Lab Corporation

Facilities Manager

Tucson, AZ · On-site

... NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope ... janitorial, maintenance, repair, and update/upgrade activities. Support to other Rocket Lab North ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for nasa janitor in the United States is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A NASA janitor is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in NASA facilities, including offices, laboratories, and common areas. Their duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disposing of trash, and cleaning restrooms to ensure a safe and hygienic environment. They may also assist in special cleaning tasks in sensitive or restricted areas that require extra care due to the nature of NASA’s work. Janitors play an important role in supporting NASA's mission by providing a clean and organized workspace for scientists, engineers, and staff.

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To excel as a NASA Janitor, you need a strong understanding of cleaning protocols, safety procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with specialized cleaning equipment, chemicals, and adherence to OSHA safety standards is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills help ensure a clean, safe, and well-coordinated environment. These skills and qualities are crucial in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and safety necessary in sensitive scientific and technical facilities.

What is the difference between Nasa Janitor vs Nasa Custodian?

AspectNasa JanitorNasa Custodian
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentClean and maintain NASA facilities, labs, and officesClean and maintain NASA buildings, including specialized areas
Employer & IndustryNASA, government facilitiesNASA, government facilities
Common Search IntentJanitorial roles at NASACustodian roles at NASA

Both Nasa Janitor and Nasa Custodian roles involve cleaning and maintaining NASA facilities. The terms are often used interchangeably, with slight variations in job titles. Both require similar credentials and work environments, focusing on cleanliness and safety in government aerospace settings.

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Janitors at NASA facilities often work in highly secure and specialized environments, such as clean rooms or laboratories, where strict protocols must be followed to avoid contamination and ensure safety. They may be required to use specialized cleaning equipment and products that meet industry and agency standards. Additionally, janitors must coordinate closely with scientists, engineers, and security personnel to access certain areas and work around sensitive equipment. This role demands attention to detail, flexibility, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and safety procedures.
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NASA JPL Reliability Centered Maintenance Manager

Bizzell

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$120K - $134K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description

About Bizzell US: 


Bizzell US, a certified HUBZone strategy, consulting, and technology firm, creates innovative solutions for building healthy, secure, and sustainable communities. We utilize our diverse subject matter expertise to develop data-driven, research-informed solutions for complex global challenges, helping clients achieve their goals.


Our multidisciplinary team brings decades of expertise across health solutions, workforce innovation, global programs, and managed services. We also provide training and maintenance for large facilities through our Job Corps Center (JCC) contracts. Our success with the first JCC has led us to manage four JCCs nationwide, overseeing over 700,000 square feet of facilities and 100 acres, including maintenance, grounds keeping, and janitorial services. The position is located at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA- JPL).


Job Summary:

Bizzell US has an immediate need for a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Manager to support its client NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA. The project encompasses approximately 3 million square feet with more than 200 buildings on campus. The RCM Manager must have HVAC and Electrical knowledge. The JPL facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year.


Responsibilities

  • Oversight responsibility for the implementation of a companywide RCM philosophy.
  • Responsible for review and development of Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive  Maintenance (PdM), and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) standard procedures and application of those procedures to specific new programs and projects.
  • Conduct predictive testing related field inspections such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Analysis, Infrared Analysis, Oil Analysis, and Motor Circuit  Analysis.
  • Ensure 100% on-time completion of monthly work orders in compliance with contractual and customer requirements.
  • Ability to aggregate maintenance procedures into an Annual Maintenance Requirements Work Plan (AWP) to support specific new programs and projects.
  • Continuous evaluate advancements in maintenance management technologies (namely PdM and CBM) and techniques to ensure our projects utilize the most efficient and cost-effective tools to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Assist sites in identifying and addressing equipment defects, determining defect severity, and providing solutions to site staff specifying the work required to eliminate the defect. Utilize root cause failure analysis  (RCFA) concepts and tools to analyze failures.
  • Develop, mentor, train, and manage direct reports (technicians).
  • Develop, qualify, and approve all procedures, specifications, advanced analysis techniques, and standards interpretation, including the designation of Condition-Based Monitoring methods applied to Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE).
  • Assist sites in establishing baselines for equipment inspections based on test and commissioning documents from installation efforts. Sites will be responsible for submitting results after the first preventive maintenance activity and for tracking to the baseline from that point forward. Serve as a resource to interpret trends and provide guidance as required.
  • Become familiar with NASA-specific maintenance protocols, safety standards, and reliability practices.
  • Become familiar and adhere to the requirements of NASA JPL's Technical Description Document (TDD) and Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL).
  • Utilize AMS software and hardware for data collection and analysis.

Benefits

Bizzell offers a wide range of benefits, including career development opportunities, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) program with employer match up to 3%.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

FSA & HSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Commuter) 

Company paid Basic Life, Short- and Long-term Disability 

Guardian and AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunities

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Requirements

Key Qualifications

  • Must possess knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, work methods, materials, equipment, and tools to operate and maintain the systems.
  • Knowledge of utilizing trending data from building automation systems, specifically in a complex multi-building campus environment.
  • Proficient in using schematics, test equipment, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital thermometers, pressure meters, data loggers, and other reliability tools relevant to space and aeronautics research facilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create professional analytical reports.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum  of three (3) years of experience in administering and maintaining computer  system hardware and software.
  • Minimum  of three (3) years of experience in operating and maintaining rotating equipment, preferably within a highly technical and research-oriented environment such as NASA JPL.
  • Trained, skilled, and experienced in industry-standard RCM practices, PdM, and performance of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Advanced knowledge of predictive technologies including Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Analysis, Infrared Analysis, Oil Analysis, and Motor Circuit Analysis. Position expected to be at an Analyst level. Analyst is defined as having      Level II certification in one technology and at least a Level I certification in a secondary technology. Preference is for a Level II      certification in vibration at a minimum.

Preferred:

Maintenance certifications including Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) from the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) or other similar maintenance-related certifications are a plus.


Physical Requirements: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will these requirements be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations.

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