Facilities Electrical Technician III

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Marina, CA · Facilities

Joby Aviation is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician with an Electrical focus to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve critical infrastructure across their campus, including electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and low-voltage systems. This is a temporary position.

What you'd actually do

  1. Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems up to 480V, including lighting, panels, transformers, distribution equipment, generators, and UPS systems
  2. Facilities Support: Assist with HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems, as well as general building repairs, equipment installations, and workspace modifications
  3. Low Voltage & Security: Support campus access control, CCTV hardware, and low-voltage cabling infrastructure in coordination with IT and Security teams
  4. Project & Vendor Management: Assist with contractor coordination, facility improvement projects, equipment commissioning, and emergency response activities
  5. Operations Tracking: Manage work orders, document preventative maintenance, and track inventory using Smartsheet and facility tracking systems

Skills

Required

  • 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, or as a commercial/industrial electrician
  • Deep expertise in electrical troubleshooting and a strong working knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical systems
  • Proficiency with power tools, diagnostic instruments, and electrical test equipment
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset
  • Flexibility to participate in on-call rotations and after-hours emergency support

Nice to have

  • Active California Journeyman Electrician Certification
  • Experience working within an active manufacturing or aerospace facility
  • Hands-on experience with generators, ATS equipment, and emergency power infrastructure
  • NFPA 70E and OSHA safety training
  • Basic HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical troubleshooting experience