Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.
You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.
Apptronik is looking for a full-time Facilities Manager to oversee and manage tasks in facilities, operations, and office administration.
The Facilities Manager is a key player on the Apptronik team, instrumental in helping the business continue to grow and thrive. This is a job for someone who embraces taking on tough challenges and working safely & collaboratively with others to develop and implement facility-related solutions. This role is cross functional, so you will get the opportunity to work with individuals from different facets of the business.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility.
- Ensure that buildings, grounds, and parking lots are properly maintained, clean, and safe.
- Manage relationships with service providers, including security, HVAC, IT, utilities, cleaning services, and building owners.
- Perform routine maintenance on facilities and make repairs as needed, including scheduling outside contractors when necessary.
- Ensure proper security measures for the workplace, including collaboration with security system vendors or a team of security professionals.
- Serve as the project coordinator for facilities improvement projects, including scoping and gathering quotes for larger projects and working with contractors.
- Coordinate all office layouts and moves, including any necessary tenant improvements.
- Control activities such as parking lot space allocation, waste disposal, and building security.
- Manage the facilities budget.
- Ensure safety compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as OSHA standards and federal, state, and city regulations.
- Conduct regular safety walkthroughs and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Conduct proper safety training and education for new and existing employees.
Required Experience:
- 4-5 years of experience in facilities management systems such as ISO 14001 and/or 45001.
- Knowledge of basic safety and OSHA requirements for manufacturing environments.
- Project management skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to manage outside contractors.
- This is an ON-SITE position, requiring daily attendance at our facility in Austin, Texas (North Austin, near The Domain).
- Excellent team player, as you will interface with ALL functions of the company.
- Excellent verbal and written communicator, as you will regularly deal and interact with vendors, service providers, customers, and VIPs.
- Excellent attention to detail, as there are numerous tasks requiring consistent upkeep, and organizational skills are essential.
Physical requirements for this position:
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 50 pounds or more, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
Perks
- Competitive base w/ benefits
- Highly motivating equity incentive package
- Hybrid work schedule (i.e. work from home in some capacity)
- Flexible work hours policy
- Professional development opportunities
- Open Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k plan
*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.
