Senior Plumber

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial plumbing systems
• Install and repair plumbing components including water supply lines, drain systems, valves, fixtures, pumps, and compressed air piping
• Diagnose and repair leaks, clogged drains, restroom systems, water heaters, and process utility systems
• Support facility infrastructure projects such as equipment installations and piping modifications
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on pumps, pressure regulators, and related mechanical equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Manage work orders using JIRA and ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards
• Respond to urgent plumbing issues and provide after-hours or weekend emergency support as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of commercial, industrial, or manufacturing plumbing experience
• Valid California driver’s license
• US Person status (ITAR compliance)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and perform physical activities like climbing ladders and working in confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman plumbing certification or equivalent trade experience
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, semiconductor, or industrial environments
• Knowledge of commercial plumbing codes and industrial piping systems (copper, PVC, stainless steel, etc.)
• Familiarity with pumps, backflow prevention, and industrial utility systems
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts

Benefits

• Equity in a fully funded space startup
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• On-site lunch and snacks provided daily, with dinners provided twice a week
• Maternity and Paternity leave

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.