Facility Caretaker (m/f/d) Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) , we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

Our international and agile team is looking for support from a motivated person as our Facilities Caretaker, being the central point of contact for all organizational and hands‑on matters in daily operations. This role ensures that our building, workplaces, and infrastructure function reliably, while supporting the team with a wide range of practical tasks. Do you want to revolutionize space travel in New Space? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Your Tasks

General Building Maintenance

• Regular inspection of buildings, offices, and outdoor areas
• Carrying out minor repairs (e.g., furniture, lighting, door locks, plumbing fixtures)
• Coordinating external contractors for larger repair work

Operational Support

• Point of contact for employees regarding technical or organizational issues
• Preparing meeting rooms and supporting events
• Assisting and supervising suppliers, contractors, and service providers

Courier & Errand Services

• Transporting documents, materials, or equipment between locations
• Delivering components between RFA and nearby suppliers (travel time approx. 1–2 hours)
• Handling small errands to support daily operations

Office Moves & Workspace Setup

• Moving and assembling office furniture
• Supporting desk relocations and internal moves
• Setting up smaller workspaces
• Regular emptying and sorting of waste
• Organizing bulk waste and special disposal
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in storage and shared area

Your Qualifications

• Hands‑on skills with basic technical understanding
• Experience in facilities management or similar roles
• Valid driver’s license (Category B)
• Good spoken English skills (for communication with international colleagues, service providers, and documentation)
• Reliable, helpful, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Friendly demeanor and enjoyment of working with people, especially young and international colleagues
• Independent working style with a strong sense of responsibility
• Flexible and physically resilient

We offer

Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start‑up

Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours

Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days

RFA Family: Join regular company and team events