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Lead Facilities Technician

Kind Humanoid

San Carlos, CAFull-time$40–50/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$40–50/hr
Location
San Carlos, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kind Humanoid is hiring a Lead Facilities Technician. The Lead Facilities Technician will maintain and improve building systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical infrastructure across manufacturing, lab, and warehouse sites, while supporting reliability, operational excellence, and rapid issue resolution.

Key focus areas include Maintain high facility uptime through proactive maintenance and rapid issue response, Support reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and Identify, diagnose, and resolve facility issues before impacting productivity or safety.

Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Facilities Operations Experience, Hands-On HVAC Experience, and Hands-On Electrical Experience. Important skills include MEP Building Systems, Troubleshooting Facility Issues, Attention To Detail, Proactive Approach To Preventative Maintenance, Operational Excellence, and Working In Fast-Paced Environments. Preferred (not required): HVAC Maintenance, Supporting Manufacturing Facilities, Supporting Robotics Facilities, and Supporting Laboratory Facilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MEP Building SystemsTroubleshooting Facility IssuesAttention to DetailProactive Approach to Preventative MaintenanceOperational ExcellenceWorking in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsReliabilitySafety-FocusedOwnership of ProblemsHVAC MaintenanceSupporting Manufacturing FacilitiesSupporting Robotics FacilitiesSupporting Laboratory FacilitiesSupporting Warehouse FacilitiesSupporting Industrial FacilitiesElectrical MaintenancePreventative Maintenance ProgramsCMMS SystemsVendor ManagementSupporting Facility ExpansionsSupporting Construction ProjectsSupporting Infrastructure Upgrades

Qualifications

4+ Years Facilities Operations ExperienceHands-on HVAC ExperienceHands-on Electrical ExperienceHands-on Plumbing ExperienceHands-on Mechanical Systems ExperienceAbility to Safely Use ToolsAbility to Safely Use LaddersAbility to Safely Use LiftsAbility to Safely Use Maintenance EquipmentAbility to Lift and Move MaterialsEPA 608 CertificationElectrical Trainee Card

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

About 1X We’re building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back. Simple, but it’s not.

To do this right, we have to solve robotics, AI, manufacturing - at the same time, at scale, in a form factor that has to be safe enough to live with your family. If you’re inspired by this, you’ll thrive here. We’ve been at this since 2014 and we’re at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people. We’re not demoing it - we’re shipping it. We’re excited to meet you, if this excites you.

If you’ve spent your career working on problems that matter and want to see them actually reach the world - this is that moment. We’re scaling, we’re hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.

About the Team Our Infrastructure team builds and operates the environments that enable our robots, and the people creating them, to perform at their best. From scaling manufacturing and lab spaces to ensuring safety, reliability, and operational excellence across every site, the team creates the physical foundation that powers innovation and production.

Infrastructure plays a critical role in accelerating execution by delivering world-class workplaces, infrastructure, and operational readiness that allow engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to move faster and scale smarter.

Your Charter The Infrastructure team is responsible for building and operating the physical foundation that enables 1X to scale humanoid robotics from development to production. This team ensures our manufacturing sites, labs, warehouses, and workplaces are safe, reliable, and operationally excellent environments where engineering, production, and business teams can move with speed and focus.

As a Facilities Technician, you will help maintain and improve the building systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently. You will support critical facility infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while helping ensure our engineering, manufacturing, and workplace environments remain highly functional, reliable, and ready to scale.

Key Outcomes

  • Maintain high facility uptime through proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and rapid response to infrastructure issues.

  • Support reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems across the site.

  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve facility issues before they impact employee productivity, manufacturing operations, or site safety.

  • Ensure facility infrastructure remains organized, compliant, and operationally ready through preventative maintenance and inspection programs.

  • Partner effectively with vendors, contractors, EHS, and internal stakeholders to support facility projects, repairs, and operational improvements.

Key Competencies

  • Strong hands-on knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) building systems.

  • Ability to troubleshoot facility issues independently and determine appropriate corrective actions.

  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventative maintenance and operational excellence.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

  • Reliable, safety-focused operator who takes ownership of problems and follows through to resolution.

Minimum Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience supporting facilities operations, building maintenance, manufacturing facilities, commercial buildings, or related infrastructure environments.

  • Hands-on experience supporting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other building systems.

  • Ability to safely use tools, ladders, lifts, and maintenance equipment while performing facility work.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve facility-related issues.

  • Ability to lift and move materials, equipment, and supplies as required for facility operations.

Preferred Skills

  • EPA 608 Certification or hands-on HVAC maintenance experience.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing, robotics, laboratory, warehouse, or industrial facilities.

  • Electrical Trainee (ET) card, electrical certification, or electrical maintenance experience.

  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs, CMMS systems, and vendor management.

  • Experience supporting facility expansions, construction projects, or infrastructure upgrades.

What Does a Successful 1X Team Member Look Like? Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

Compensation Range $40 - $50 per hour + Equity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave

  • 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options

  • Commuter benefits (transit and parking)

  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Equal Opportunity Employer 1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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