Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. 

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. 

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

This role will provide Operations and Maintenance support to Facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds. You will utilize technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills while working with the entire Facilities Operations and Maintenance department, performing general, preventive, and emergency maintenance duties as needed and assigned. 

If you are early in your facilities career or looking for that starter position to apply your hands on skills, we'd love to hear from you!

• Perform routine facility system inspections and assist in facility maintenance tasks
• Build desks and other office and lab furniture
• Maintain a safe, well-organized and well-stocked work environment
• Perform weekly inventory counts on facility supplies, snacks, drinks and office supplies
• Ensure first aid boxes and office supply cabinets are kept stocked
• Be an active team member of the Emergency Response, EH&S, and Security Awareness teams
• Occasional after-hours and weekend evolutions
• Be a champion of Pivotal’s distinctive company culture

• Previous hands-on maintenance or builder role
• Good judgment, ability to make sound independent decisions and know when to escalate
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize work orders, using best judgment
• Proven ability to notice the small thing and demonstrate an attention to detail
• Clean driving record
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Proven time management and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.  
• Highly collaborative and team oriented
• High level of proficiency with a variety of hand tools
• High school diploma 
• Clean driving record

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.