Facilities Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion’s founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).
Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will support the functionality of essential systems across our facilities. Working under the guidance of the Maintenance & Services Manager, you’ll assist with maintenance tasks across several areas, including HVAC, basic controls, plumbing, and equipment upkeep. This role is based out of Everett, WA and reports directly to our Maintenance & Services Manager.
You Will:
- Collaborate with the team to inspect and test building systems and equipment, identifying and addressing repair or maintenance needs
- Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems, perform routine checks, and ensure safety compliance
- Help with plumbing installations and repairs, including filter changes, belt replacements, and motor troubleshooting
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and portable generators
- Adapt to evolving tasks, advocate for safety protocols, and occasionally support the Environmental Services team on special projects
Required Skills
- 2+ years of experience in building maintenance, construction, or relevant trade school, preferably with exposure to a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with basic troubleshooting and repair tasks, with a demonstrated eagerness to grow in specialized areas such as HVAC and plumbing
- Ability to work well under supervision and promote collaborate within the team
- Experience reading and following basic diagrams and schematics
- Comfortable performing physical tasks such as squatting, reaching, climbing, standing for extended periods, and safely lifting up to 50 lbs
- Demonstrated ability balancing multiple tasks, while consistently emphasizing safety and supporting team efforts
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Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 13 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn’t the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.
