What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Planner position at Tesla?
What To Expect
We are seeking a proactive Facilities Maintenance Planner to manage our maintenance work management process - including job plan development, work order coordination, resource scheduling, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate is CMMS-proficient, experienced in facilities or industrial maintenance, and grounded in lean and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
What You'll Do
Develop detailed job plans for corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance work orders, including task steps, labor estimates, parts, tools, and safety prerequisites Review and prioritize work orders; assign tasks to appropriate technicians based on urgency and resource availability Prepare and manage the daily/weekly maintenance schedule, coordinating with management to allocate labor and materials Partner with Engineering to establish and optimize PM/PdM strategies and procedures Work with Engineering and Inventory Specialists to identify and set up spare parts in the procurement system; coordinate with the Spares Warehouse for timely material staging Maintain accurate CMMS records — asset histories, work orders, failure codes, and PM schedules Track and report key maintenance KPIs (PM compliance, schedule adherence, backlog, wrench time, MTTR/MTBF) and support continuous improvement initiatives Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized work, including scope validation and quality verification Ensure all job plans incorporate required safety protocols — LOTO, confined space, hot work, and applicable OSHA standards Support major repair projects by developing Pre-Task Analyses and coordinating planned shutdowns
What You'll Bring
Degree in Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or related field, or 3–5 years of equivalent maintenance planning/technician experience CMMS proficiency required (Maximo, SAP PM, Fiix, eMaint, or equivalent); 1–2 years hands-on minimum Working knowledge of PM/PdM, RCM, and lean manufacturing principles Familiarity with OSHA standards and safe work practices (LOTO, confined space, hot work) Strong communication, prioritization, and data analysis skills Self-starter; adaptable in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Preferred
CMRP Certification (SMRP) or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) Experience with shutdown/turnaround planning and contractor management
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for:
401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time Tesla Babies program Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Pet Insurance
, Tesla
We are seeking a proactive Facilities Maintenance Planner to manage our maintenance work management process - including job plan development, work order coordination, resource scheduling, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate is CMMS-proficient, experienced in facilities or industrial maintenance, and grounded in lean and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
What You'll Do
Compensation and Benefits
As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for: