HVAC Technician, Facilities

What To Expect
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven HVAC / R Technician-Facilities to join our Fremont Facilities Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing critical HVAC and refrigeration systems that support Tesla’s manufacturing environments. You will work alongside engineers, technicians, and sustainability experts to ensure our systems operate at peak efficiency—supporting Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

What You'll Do

Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on refrigeration units, air handling systems, chillers, and HVAC infrastructure

Monitor system performance using BMS (Building Management Systems) and WebCTRL

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HVAC needs in production and common space areas

Execute root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions for recurring issues

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and energy efficiency standards

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, system performance, and parts inventory

Support commissioning of new systems and retrofits of existing infrastructure

What You'll Bring

3 years of hands-on experience with commercial/industrial refrigeration and air handling systems

EPA Universal Certification required; additional HVAC/R certifications a plus

Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and repairing: Air conditioning units (split, rooftop, and packaged systems),furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, chillers, air handlers, VAVs, and ductwork, thermostats and control systems

Experience with VFDs, PLCs, and automated control systems

Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and O&M manuals

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-tech environments with minimal supervision

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, safety-first mindset

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

$32.00 - $60.70/hour 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.