What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Manager position at Walden Robotics?
Position Summary
We're looking for an experienced and operationally driven Facility Manager to own the day-to-day operations of Walden Robotics' headquarters — a 50,000 sq ft facility that serves as the heart of our engineering, fabrication, assembly, and robotics testing work. You'll manage a complex, mixed-use facility that includes office space, robot fabrication area, machine shop, and robotics test areas — and you'll do it with the operational rigor and technical fluency the environment demands. You'll work closely with our Head of Business Operations on large-scale projects and programs, and partner with our Office Manager to run the site. Over time you'll have the opportunity to build and lead a small facilities team as Walden scales.
Core Responsibilities
Building Operations & Systems
Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hello@waldenrobotics.com.
Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.
At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.
We're looking for an experienced and operationally driven Facility Manager to own the day-to-day operations of Walden Robotics' headquarters — a 50,000 sq ft facility that serves as the heart of our engineering, fabrication, assembly, and robotics testing work. You'll manage a complex, mixed-use facility that includes office space, robot fabrication area, machine shop, and robotics test areas — and you'll do it with the operational rigor and technical fluency the environment demands. You'll work closely with our Head of Business Operations on large-scale projects and programs, and partner with our Office Manager to run the site. Over time you'll have the opportunity to build and lead a small facilities team as Walden scales.
Core Responsibilities
Building Operations & Systems
- Own day-to-day operations and preventive maintenance of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and lighting across office, lab, assembly, and machine shop areas
- Serve as primary point of contact for all facilities-related issues, including coordination with landlord as applicable; triage, prioritize, and resolve requests in a timely manner with minimal disruption to operations
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and code compliance gaps; maintain accurate records of all inspections, repairs, and certifications
- Maintain inventory of facilities supplies, tools, and spare parts; manage procurement of consumables and equipment
- Serve as on-call to respond to emergencies and maintain business continuity in cases of sustained power outages, critical water damage, or other facility operational issues
- Identify, engage, and manage all vendor and contractor relationships across the full service stack — janitorial, pest control, landscaping, trash and recycling, and specialized trades (electrical, mechanical, etc.); own scope, scheduling, and quality of all vendor work
- Scope and bid work for specialized contractors; review proposals, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to quality, timelines, and budget
- Manage relationships with landlord and property managers; coordinate on shared responsibilities and ensure lease obligations are met
- Partner with the Office Manager on day-to-day operations, including shared oversight of the day porter, facilities ticketing, and vendor management and coordination
- Partner with the robotics, hardware, and engineering teams to support equipment installation, power and utility requirements, and safe operation of test environments and fabrication areas
- Coordinate with the Tech Org on IT infrastructure, server power requirements, and network utility needs across the facility
- Partner with our EH&S lead to ensure EH&S program implementation and compliance, including hazardous and electronic waste management, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Lead emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans and protocols specific to high-voltage, machinery, and fabrication areas
- Own the HQ facilities budget; track spend against plan, identify cost-saving opportunities, and report variances to the Head of Business Operations
- Contribute to annual budget planning and capital planning processes, incorporating vendor contract cycles, planned maintenance, equipment lifecycle, and facility improvement needs
- Support space planning and buildout projects as the company scales, coordinating contractor work with minimal disruption to ongoing operations
- Administer the building access control system, including onboarding and offboarding of users and any ongoing changes; report access-related matters to the Head of Business Operations
- Maintain awareness of physical security requirements for a mixed-use facility with high-value equipment, fabrication areas, and sensitive R&D work
- 4–6 years of facilities management experience, with demonstrated people management or team leadership responsibility
- Proven ability to run a complex, mixed-use building operation end-to-end — vendor stack, budget, compliance, and day-to-day operations
- Working knowledge of commercial building systems: HVAC, electrical (including three-phase), plumbing, fire/life safety; ability to triage issues accurately and direct the right resource to resolution
- Strong safety orientation; familiarity with OSHA standards and experience maintaining compliance in environments with heavy equipment, machinery, or light industrial operations
- Familiarity with access control systems and user administration, including onboarding, offboarding, and routine changes
- Experience in a startup, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environment where the facility is central to the product development process
- Familiarity with machine shop equipment, fabrication environments, compressed air systems, or high-voltage power requirements for robotics or industrial equipment
- Experience supporting or leading facilities capital projects — tenant improvements, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades — with ability to read construction drawings including MEP
- Experience hiring, onboarding, or managing facilities or technical staff, or strong interest in building that capability as the team grows
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM), IFMA, BOMA, or equivalent industry certification a plus
Walden Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hello@waldenrobotics.com.
Walden Robotics participates in E-Verify. If you receive an offer of employment from Walden, you will need to go through the E-Verify process of digital verification of your employment authorization documents as provided on the Form I-9. Participation in E-Verify does not limit your right to work and verification will only be completed after you become an employee with Walden Robotics.
At Walden Robotics, we envision a world where general-purpose robots dramatically improve the quality of life for all people—supporting us at home, at work, in factories, on farms, and beyond. To accomplish this, we are building a team of exceptional professionals who combine world-class technical skills with creative vision, grounded in humility and collaboration.