Position SummaryThe EV Facility Manager supports EVgo-the EV charging operator. This 16,000 square foot space located in El Segundo, California, is EVgo's Corporate Headquarters and Laboratory. The Facility Manager is a newly created position that will support a daily workforce comprised of engineers, technicians, and professional staff. Responsibilities include forklift operation, shipping/receiving, material handling, warehouse organization, OSHA reports, and equipment staging. This role is non-union and requires strong collaboration, safety awareness, and hands on technical support in a fast-paced high voltage facility.
Responsibilities - Manage the day-to-day operations in our industrial spaces consisting of office, production, manufacturing, and test support.
- Scope mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work as space evolves and changes.
- Project manages capital improvement projects. From pre-construction, budgeting, execution, to customer handover, you own it end to end.
- Collaborate with equipment owners on future equipment moves and planning that is inclusive of the space, ensuring the utilities are in place and the workflow is efficient for all.
- Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance program for your sites and ensure those programs are aligned to ensure reliability and uptime.
- Develop and maintain facilities, SOPs, safety reports, and documentation.
- Maintain fire suppression, HVAC, plumbing, water tanks, emergency generators, and other general mechanical and infrastructure repairs that support our spaces.
- Assist the Office Administrator as required to ensure our facilities operate seamlessly.
- Promote positive company culture by working with the senior leadership to create a can-do, customer focused working environment and present a professional image.
- A self-starter who can take initiative and drive results without oversite.
- Lead and manage Maintenance, Sanitation, Safety, and Housekeeping teams across the facility.
- Own preventive maintenance and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems.
- Partner closely with program leadership and administration to align facilities with operational needs.
- Maintain maintenance logs, vendor documentation, compliance records, and equipment inventory
- Ensure compliance with ADA, OSHA, fire/life safety, and building regulations
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment to move EV chargers and electrical components.
- Perform shipping/receiving worldwide: inspect deliveries, verify documentation, prepare outbound freight, and process labels/BOLs.
- Support onsite and offsite personnel by staging equipment, setting up test bays, preparing hardware for evaluation, performance screening and/or mass deployment. (Software team uses sustaining engineering as a resource for conducting on-site screening of equipment and team does come into the lab as well.)
- Maintain warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, and proper storage of EV charging equipment and tools.
- Assist in basic maintenance of facility equipment and report and issues promptly.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and high-voltage safety protocols, complete safety logs and facility-related equipment inspections.
- Coordinate facility consumables including PPE, cleaning supplies, and packaging materials.
- Work under the direction of hardware, operations and software engineering teams during testing, facility improvements, or field prep.
- Back up Office Administrator as needed and cover front office during breaks.
Qualifications- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Desired Skills- OSHA Forklift certified.
- Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs and work in a hands-on industrial environment.
- Experience working with engineers, technicians, or professional technical teams.
- Strong organizational skills and familiarity with basic inventory systems.
- Experience in vendor management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Calm under pressure: able to manage competing priorities and urgent issues.
- Comfortable with work order systems, email, and project tracking tools.
- Experience in EV charging, automotive, electrical equipment, or light manufacturing.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Knowledge of high-voltage safety, PPE requirements, or lockout/tagout practices.
- Experience supporting engineering test environments or prototype builds.
- NFPA 70 Training
- Cal/OSHA 10 Hour Certified
- Electrician Experience
- Working Hours: 7/8 am-4/5 pm
Benefits and Perks- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental wellbeing support and wellness programs
- Financial Benefits: 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, life and disability insurance
- Work-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Care Navigation & Support: Access to Health Advocate services for help with claims, provider searches, and care decisions
- Flexible Care Options: Telehealth services for convenient, low-cost access to care
- Growth & Development: Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth and internal mobility
- Additional Perks: Monthly Tech Stipend, one-time home office setup reimbursement, Volunteer time off, commuter benefits, and employee focused programs
Additional Information- Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer discretionary target cash bonuses, restricted stock units (subject to Board Approval), and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, unbounded paid time off including parental leave, and a 401(k).
The pay range for this role is:98,500 - 123,100 USD per year (US)
