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Facilities Maintenance Manager

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
What To Expect
As a Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will lead and coordinate the daily operations of facilities maintenance, ensuring the reliability and safety of critical laboratory systems. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to oversee HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure systems while driving compliance with lab-specific standards. You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, guide subcontractor performance, and support cross-functional teams in maintaining optimal facility operations. In this position, you will play a vital role in fostering a high-performance maintenance team and ensuring uninterrupted support for advanced research environments.

What You'll Do

  • Supervise, coordinate, and support daily operations of facilities maintenance in R&D lab environments, overseeing HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab infrastructure
  • Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
  • Review and approve installation, repair, and modification work on ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, ensuring proper brazing, soldering, and welding practices
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and guide optimization of Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition
  • Conduct and review inspections to ensure mechanical and electrical systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, with a focus on laboratory-specific requirements
  • Manage, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractors during maintenance, repair, and installation projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications
  • Support general facility maintenance needs, prioritize service requests, and allocate resources to meet evolving operational requirements


  • What You'll Bring

  • 7 years of experience in mechanical or facility maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role, preferably within industrial, commercial, or R&D environments
  • Associate degree, technical certification, or completion of a trade school program preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, support new equipment start up, mechanical repairs, and infrastructure operations with knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards
  • Hands-on experience and oversight of BMS platforms such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition
  • Familiarity with R&D lab facilities, including cleanrooms, specialized ventilation, and unique utility requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with proven problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
  • Effective leader with strong communication skills, capable of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring customer-focused service delivery


  • Benefits
    Compensation and Benefits
    Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
  • Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program


  • Expected Compensation

    $96,000 - $204,000/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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