HVAC Technician, Facilities

Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven HVAC 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. Facilities HVAC Technicians utilize technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills, while working as a team with the entire Facilities Operations and Maintenance departments, performing general HVAC maintenance duties, preventive maintenance, and emergency maintenance as needed and assigned. 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.

- Support all Facilities contractor scopes of work including job walks with the contractors, LOTO confirmation, scope of work reviews pre/post job, ensuring contractors follow all Tesla standards and protocols, general contractor needs throughout the scope of work (i.e. assisting contractors in the field)
- 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
- Perform maintenance on various types of industrial equipment as needed (typically mechanical equipment)
- 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

- Must have a minimum of 5+ years of related work experience as an HVAC Technician (non-construction) and be a Universal EPA license holder
- 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
- Proficient in using vacuum pumps and gauges to pull refrigerant, and skilled in using hand tools and power tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and O&M manuals
- Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals, drawings, parts lists, etc.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. as needed

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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)
Expected Compensation $32.00 - $48.27/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.