Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

What to Expect

As a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for Facilities Operations at Megafactory Houston, you will lead and coordinate the daily operations of facilities maintenance, ensuring the reliability and safety of production critical systems. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to oversee HVAC, mechanical, and infrastructure systems while driving compliance with specific standards. You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, guide subcontractor performance, and support cross-functional teams in maintaining optimal facility operations. In this position, you will play a vital role in fostering a high-performance maintenance team and ensuring uninterrupted support for advanced research environments.

What You'll Do

• Supervise, coordinate, and support daily operations of facilities maintenance in manufacturing environments, overseeing HVAC, boilers, chillers, hydronic loops, VAVs, compressors, dryers, exhaust systems, and specialized lab infrastructure
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, control, and infrastructure systems
• Review and approve installation, repair, and modification work on ductwork, piping, exhaust equipment, and HVAC components, ensuring proper brazing, soldering, and welding practices
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and guide optimization of Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition
• Conduct and review inspections to ensure mechanical and electrical systems meet performance, safety, and compliance standards, with a focus on specific requirements
• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate subcontractors during maintenance, repair, and installation projects to ensure quality and adherence to specifications
• Support general facility maintenance needs, prioritize service requests, and allocate resources to meet evolving operational requirements

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or facility maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead role, preferably within industrial, commercial, or manufacturing environments
• Associate degree, technical certification, or completion of a trade school program preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC systems, support new equipment start up, mechanical repairs, and infrastructure operations with knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Hands-on experience and oversight of BMS platforms such as Automated Logic, Siemens, or Ignition
• Familiarity with manufacturing facilities, including cleanrooms, specialized ventilation, and unique utility requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with proven problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective leader with strong communication skills, capable of managing teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring customer-focused service delivery

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.