Senior Facilities Technician
Apptronik
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Austin, TX
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Posted April 17, 2026
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- Perform hands-on, day-to-day facility support and general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and basic building upkeep
- Respond to facility service requests and assess issues related to building systems, identifying when licensed trades or vendors are required
- Monitor and evaluate facility issues involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to determine scope, urgency, and appropriate next steps
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to support repairs and maintenance activities, including initiating service calls, scheduling access, and overseeing on-site work
- Serve as an on-site point of contact during vendor visits to ensure work is completed as requested and the work area is left safe and operational
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks that do not require licensed trades, and support facility inspections as assigned
- Use the company's ticketing or maintenance system (e.g., JIRA or CMMS) to document issues, track work status, and help prioritize facility needs
- Follow all safety procedures, facility policies, and applicable guidelines while performing work
- Support general facility needs as they arise, including tasks that may be physical, repetitive, or outside of a specific trade specialty
- Work collaboratively with Facilities leadership, the Facilities Coordinator, and other technicians to support daily facility operations and site needs
- Provide on-site direction and task support to temporary labor, vendors, or surge resources as assigned, without direct supervisory responsibility
- Travel occasionally to other company locations to assist with facility support activities, as needed
- Comfortable using ticketing or work-order systems to document issues and track work
Commitments
Serve as an on-site point of contact during vendor visits to ensure work is completed as requested and the work area is left safe and operational
Provide on-site direction and task support to temporary labor, vendors, or surge resources as assigned, without direct supervisory responsibility
Travel occasionally to other company locations to assist with facility support activities, as needed
Ability to operate a forklift, or willingness to obtain forklift certification if required
Capable of driving company or rental vehicles to pick up materials, equipment, or deliveries, including vehicles with lift gates, as needed
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside of normal business hours when required
Comfortable using ticketing or work-order systems to document issues and track work
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, on-site environment
Willingness to perform physical, routine, and unglamorous tasks as part of daily facility operations
This role is expected to spend the majority of time performing hands-on facility work.
Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively
Ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside of normal business hours, as required
Work From Home (WFH) Details
[X] On-Site Only
Required On-Site Days: M-F (with on-call rotation as required)
This is a direct hire.
Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
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Requirements
- Strong practical understanding of general building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, sufficient to identify issues, determine scope, and engage licensed trades or vendors when required
- Ability to perform a wide range of hands-on facility tasks, including basic repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and general building upkeep
- Experience assessing, prioritizing, and responding to facility service requests based on safety, operational impact, and urgency
- Ability to contact vendors, request service, and obtain quotes for facility-related work, without responsibility for contract negotiation or vendor selection
- Comfortable using power tools, ladders, lifts, and other common facility equipment safely and appropriately
- Ability to operate a forklift, or willingness to obtain forklift certification if required
- Capable of driving company or rental vehicles to pick up materials, equipment, or deliveries, including vehicles with lift gates, as needed
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside of normal business hours when required
- Ability to communicate clearly with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities
- Comfortable using ticketing or work-order systems to document issues and track work
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, on-site environment
- Willingness to perform physical, routine, and unglamorous tasks as part of daily facility operations
- Ability to work independently while following direction from Facilities leadership and coordinating with other facilities staff
- Basic computer skills, including email, messaging platforms, and work-order systems
- This role is expected to spend the majority of time performing hands-on facility work.
- Five (5) or more years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related hands-on support role
- Demonstrated experience performing general facility maintenance and support tasks in an on-site work environment
- Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required
- Ability to safely use ladders, lifts, power tools, and other facility equipment
- Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
- Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively
- Ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside of normal business hours, as required
Preferred Skills
- Trade school coursework, technical training, or relevant certifications are a plus but not required
Education
- (Required) – High school diploma or equivalent required
- (Not required) – Five (5) or more years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related hands-on support role
- (Required) – Trade school coursework, technical training, or relevant certifications are a plus but not required
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Facilities Technician is a hands-on, individual contributor role responsible for performing and leading day-to-day facility maintenance and repair activities at Apptronik's Austin, Texas location. This position provides experienced technical support across building systems, responds to facility service requests, and helps prioritize work based on operational impact and site needs. The role requires strong practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, the ability to troubleshoot issues independently, and coordination with vendors and contractors as needed to maintain a safe, functional, and reliable work environment. The role works closely with Facilities leadership and other facilities staff to support daily operations and changing site needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform hands-on, day-to-day facility support and general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and basic building upkeep
Respond to facility service requests and assess issues related to building systems, identifying when licensed trades or vendors are required
Monitor and evaluate facility issues involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to determine scope, urgency, and appropriate next steps
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to support repairs and maintenance activities, including initiating service calls, scheduling access, and overseeing on-site work
Serve as an on-site point of contact during vendor visits to ensure work is completed as requested and the work area is left safe and operational
Perform preventative maintenance tasks that do not require licensed trades, and support facility inspections as assigned
Use the company's ticketing or maintenance system (e.g., JIRA or CMMS) to document issues, track work status, and help prioritize facility needs
Follow all safety procedures, facility policies, and applicable guidelines while performing work
Support general facility needs as they arise, including tasks that may be physical, repetitive, or outside of a specific trade specialty
Work collaboratively with Facilities leadership, the Facilities Coordinator, and other technicians to support daily facility operations and site needs
Provide on-site direction and task support to temporary labor, vendors, or surge resources as assigned, without direct supervisory responsibility
Travel occasionally to other company locations to assist with facility support activities, as needed
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Strong practical understanding of general building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, sufficient to identify issues, determine scope, and engage licensed trades or vendors when required
Ability to perform a wide range of hands-on facility tasks, including basic repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and general building upkeep
Experience assessing, prioritizing, and responding to facility service requests based on safety, operational impact, and urgency
Ability to contact vendors, request service, and obtain quotes for facility-related work, without responsibility for contract negotiation or vendor selection
Comfortable using power tools, ladders, lifts, and other common facility equipment safely and appropriately
Ability to operate a forklift, or willingness to obtain forklift certification if required
Capable of driving company or rental vehicles to pick up materials, equipment, or deliveries, including vehicles with lift gates, as needed
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside of normal business hours when required
Ability to communicate clearly with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities
Comfortable using ticketing or work-order systems to document issues and track work
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, on-site environment
Willingness to perform physical, routine, and unglamorous tasks as part of daily facility operations
Ability to work independently while following direction from Facilities leadership and coordinating with other facilities staff
Basic computer skills, including email, messaging platforms, and work-order systems
This role is expected to spend the majority of time performing hands-on facility work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required
Five (5) or more years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related hands-on support role
Demonstrated experience performing general facility maintenance and support tasks in an on-site work environment
Trade school coursework, technical training, or relevant certifications are a plus but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required
Ability to safely use ladders, lifts, power tools, and other facility equipment
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively
Ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside of normal business hours, as required
Work From Home (WFH) Details
[X] On-Site Only
Required On-Site Days: M-F (with on-call rotation as required)
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Facilities Technician is a hands-on, individual contributor role responsible for performing and leading day-to-day facility maintenance and repair activities at Apptronik's Austin, Texas location. This position provides experienced technical support across building systems, responds to facility service requests, and helps prioritize work based on operational impact and site needs. The role requires strong practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, the ability to troubleshoot issues independently, and coordination with vendors and contractors as needed to maintain a safe, functional, and reliable work environment. The role works closely with Facilities leadership and other facilities staff to support daily operations and changing site needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Perform hands-on, day-to-day facility support and general maintenance tasks, including minor repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and basic building upkeep
Respond to facility service requests and assess issues related to building systems, identifying when licensed trades or vendors are required
Monitor and evaluate facility issues involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems to determine scope, urgency, and appropriate next steps
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to support repairs and maintenance activities, including initiating service calls, scheduling access, and overseeing on-site work
Serve as an on-site point of contact during vendor visits to ensure work is completed as requested and the work area is left safe and operational
Perform preventative maintenance tasks that do not require licensed trades, and support facility inspections as assigned
Use the company's ticketing or maintenance system (e.g., JIRA or CMMS) to document issues, track work status, and help prioritize facility needs
Follow all safety procedures, facility policies, and applicable guidelines while performing work
Support general facility needs as they arise, including tasks that may be physical, repetitive, or outside of a specific trade specialty
Work collaboratively with Facilities leadership, the Facilities Coordinator, and other technicians to support daily facility operations and site needs
Provide on-site direction and task support to temporary labor, vendors, or surge resources as assigned, without direct supervisory responsibility
Travel occasionally to other company locations to assist with facility support activities, as needed
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Strong practical understanding of general building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, sufficient to identify issues, determine scope, and engage licensed trades or vendors when required
Ability to perform a wide range of hands-on facility tasks, including basic repairs, furniture assembly, workspace setup, wall mounting, and general building upkeep
Experience assessing, prioritizing, and responding to facility service requests based on safety, operational impact, and urgency
Ability to contact vendors, request service, and obtain quotes for facility-related work, without responsibility for contract negotiation or vendor selection
Comfortable using power tools, ladders, lifts, and other common facility equipment safely and appropriately
Ability to operate a forklift, or willingness to obtain forklift certification if required
Capable of driving company or rental vehicles to pick up materials, equipment, or deliveries, including vehicles with lift gates, as needed
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside of normal business hours when required
Ability to communicate clearly with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate repairs and maintenance activities
Comfortable using ticketing or work-order systems to document issues and track work
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, on-site environment
Willingness to perform physical, routine, and unglamorous tasks as part of daily facility operations
Ability to work independently while following direction from Facilities leadership and coordinating with other facilities staff
Basic computer skills, including email, messaging platforms, and work-order systems
This role is expected to spend the majority of time performing hands-on facility work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required
Five (5) or more years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, or a related hands-on support role
Demonstrated experience performing general facility maintenance and support tasks in an on-site work environment
Trade school coursework, technical training, or relevant certifications are a plus but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required
Ability to safely use ladders, lifts, power tools, and other facility equipment
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively
Ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside of normal business hours, as required
Work From Home (WFH) Details
[X] On-Site Only
Required On-Site Days: M-F (with on-call rotation as required)
This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.