Facilities Technician

Inertia; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Company 401k

Holidays

Job summary

Inertia is seeking a Facilities Technician to maintain and troubleshoot our HQ facilities, equipment, and lab systems. The role covers facility operations, shipping/receiving, inventory, and warehouse tasks in a hands‑on environment.

You will respond to facility issues, schedule and document preventive maintenance, and coordinate with outside providers. The position requires lifting capability, forklift operation, and a safety‑minded approach to support critical life‑safety systems and emergency

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, mechanical trades, or a related field.
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, shipping and receiving, or material handling.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Laboratory or cleanroom experience.
• Machine shop experience.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, Building Management System, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulic, and fire/life‑safety systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience with CMMS software and basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. unassisted and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first in-house responder for facility, equipment, and utility issues, troubleshooting problems and coordinating repairs.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and calibration of process equipment, lab equipment, HVAC, utilities, and building systems.
• Coordinate and oversee outside service providers performing maintenance and repairs.
• Complete work orders and documentation in accordance with Inertia SOPs.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment, instrumentation, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulic, and other building systems.
• Support fire and life‑safety systems, equipment assembly, workstation moves, and general facility needs.
• Provide after‑hours support for urgent facility, equipment, or utility issues as needed.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders.
• Implement and track inventory using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and perform routine cycle counts.
• Prepare outgoing shipments and perform final inspections for quality and accuracy.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, hoists, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage areas.
• Maintain a safety‑first approach and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions.
• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Support safe hazardous‑material handling and spill containment.
• Safely work at heights and operate equipment such as scissor lifts when required.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication

Documentation

Tools

CMMS software

Building Management System

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a Facilities Technician to play a key role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our Inertia HQ. This hands‑on position supports facility, process, and laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations. You’ll serve as a first responder for equipment and site issues, coordinate with outside service providers, and play an important role on our Emergency Response Team (ERT).

What You’ll Get to Do

Facilities & Equipment

• Serve as the first in-house responder for facility, equipment, and utility issues, troubleshooting problems and coordinating repairs.


• Perform and document preventive maintenance and calibration of process equipment, lab equipment, HVAC, utilities, and building systems.


• Coordinate and oversee outside service providers performing maintenance and repairs.


• Complete work orders and documentation in accordance with Inertia SOPs.


• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on equipment, instrumentation, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulic, and other building systems.


• Support fire and life‑safety systems, equipment assembly, workstation moves, and general facility needs.


• Provide after‑hours support for urgent facility, equipment, or utility issues as needed.

Logistics & Warehouse

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming materials and verify shipments against purchase orders.


• Implement and track inventory using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and perform routine cycle counts.


• Prepare outgoing shipments and perform final inspections for quality and accuracy.


• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, hoists, and other material‑handling equipment.


• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and storage areas.

Safety & Emergency Response

• Maintain a safety‑first approach and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions.


• Serve as an active member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).


• Support safe hazardous‑material handling and spill containment.


• Safely work at heights and operate equipment such as scissor lifts when required.

What You Bring to Inertia

• 5–10+ years of experience in facilities, building maintenance, mechanical trades, or a related field.


• Experience in warehousing, logistics, shipping and receiving, or material handling.


• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.


• Laboratory or cleanroom experience.


• Machine shop experience.


• Basic knowledge of HVAC, Building Management System, plumbing, compressed air, hydraulic, and fire/life‑safety systems.


• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and blueprints.


• Experience with CMMS software and basic computer proficiency.


• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.


• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. unassisted and stand or walk for extended periods.


• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.


• Ability to adapt quickly and manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Bonus Points

• First Aid, CPR, and AED training.


• Experience with WMS and shipping software.


• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.


• Previous Emergency Response Team experience.

Salary & Benefits:

• The salary range for this role is $40 - $50/hour; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.


• We offer market‑competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company‑paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!

About Inertia:

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically‑proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi‑year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s eligibility for, obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.