Facilities Technician Lead at Aurora

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

107000.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Facilities management, People management, Vendor coordination, Budget tracking, Purchase orders, Invoicing, Jira, Preventative maintenance, Troubleshooting, Safety protocols, Inventory management, Emergency response, Leadership, Communication, Quality control

Industry

Software Development

Description

Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Workplace Lead in Pittsburgh, PA. The Workplace Lead is a dynamic, "working management" role responsible for the day-to-day operational excellence and leadership of our multi-site environment, specifically supporting our Pittsburgh offices. This person will act as a player-coach: managing a team of direct reports while remaining "hands-on" with administrative tasks, vendor coordination, and technical repairs and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a strong blend of people management skills, financial administrative aptitude (POs/Invoicing), and technical facility abilities. In this role, you will Lead and Develop People: Manage direct reports within the workplace team, providing mentorship, conducting performance reviews, and overseeing daily task prioritization. Manage Administrative Operations: Oversee the procurement lifecycle by creating purchase orders (POs), reconciling invoices, and tracking facilities spend against the budget. Master the Ticketing System: Act as the primary administrator for the workplace ticketing system (Jira); triage, categorize, and assign tasks to the team while personally resolving high-priority or complex requests. Perform Hands-on Maintenance: Execute repairs (e.g. furniture assembly and moving, R&M of systems and infrastructure, misc troubleshooting and repairs) and perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on building systems. Oversee Vendor Relations: Coordinate scheduling and site access for all service vendors (Janitorial, HVAC, MEP), ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and verifying that the defined scope of work is completed to high standards. Maintain Safety & Standards: Conduct regular facility walkthroughs and quality control inspections; maintain accurate records of maintenance work, safety checklists, and janitorial performance. Coordinate Office Logistics: Oversee general office functionality, including supply inventory management, internal building moves, and general coordination with other partner teams. Support Events & Dining: Provide support for events internally and externally including food service. Emergency Response: Be available to respond to facility-related emergencies at all hours (including after-hours and weekends) to coordinate vendor response and mitigate issues. Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in workplace operations or facilities management, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity. Administrative Proficiency: Proven experience processing invoices, managing purchase orders, and using ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, Zendesk) to manage team workflows. Mobility: Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and interact professionally with executive leadership and vendors. Physical Ability: Ability to lift 75 pounds, bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and safely work from ladders to perform job related duties. Adaptability: A self-starter who can manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and maintain a high level of responsiveness in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Qualifications Safety Expertise: Working knowledge of OSHA standards, including PPE usage and Lockout/Tagout procedures. Financial Oversight: Foundational understanding of facilities accruals and budget tracking. Project Management: Ability to manage timelines and resources for small-to-medium operational projects and office improvements. The base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $107,000. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. #LI-JM3 #Mid-Senior Working at Aurora At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom. Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.

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Responsibilities

The Workplace Lead manages day-to-day operational excellence for the Pittsburgh offices, including team leadership, vendor relations, and administrative financial tasks. This role also involves hands-on facility maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety standards are met across the site.