Facilities Technician - HVAC
Neuralink
About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
Team Description:
The Facilities team is the operational backbone that ensures our buildings and infrastructure run safely, efficiently, and reliably so our innovators can stay focused on creating the future. This role offers a dynamic playground for those passionate about mechanical, electrical, and building automation systems and are eager to expand their hands-on knowledge across a wide range of building operations. Success on this team requires strong collaboration, effective communication, the ability to prioritize, and adaptability in a fast-paced evolving setting. If you’re driven to solve real-world problems and keep the systems behind the scenes running at their best, you’ll feel right at home here.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- Maintains and repairs HVAC equipment including air handlers, air cooled chillers, split systems, hydronic pumps, valves, filters, etc.
- Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain systems in peak operating condition
- Performs basic ductwork modifications and various repairs
- Performs water piping and insulation modifications and repairs
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience working with HVAC systems
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Ability to interpret mechanical and architectural prints and schematics
- Comprehensive knowledge of facility safety (OSHA)
- Experience testing and maintaining mechanical systems
- Flexibility to undertake tasks outside core competencies, as required
- Basic electrical, low voltage, plumbing and mechanical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with chiller plants, dedicated outside air system (DoAS), air handling units (AHU) in industrial or commercial environments
- Professional experience maintaining high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) systems
- Knowledge in the following areas: electrical safety, heavy equipment operation, light construction, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.)
- Knowledge of building automation systems
- Ability to review and redline drawings for work performed
- Performs brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of various refrigerants if needed
- Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies and industry standards
- Experience with documenting maintenance activities and managing service records within a CMMS
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Computer Skills:
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail
Work Environment:
- Laboratory, vivarium, office, cleanroom, and manufacturing space
Expected Compensation:
- At Neuralink, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated hourly rate for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Texas Hourly Range:
$27 — $45/Hr USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
- Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
- Paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Meals provided
- Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
- Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
- Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded