Lead Facilities Technician

About the role

The Infrastructure team at 1X builds and operates the physical foundation that enables the company to scale humanoid robotics from development to production. This includes maintaining and improving building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical to ensure high facility uptime, reliable operation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.