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Facilities Assistant

Kind Humanoid

Kind Humanoid

Operations
Hayward, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 31, 2026

Job description

Facilities Assistant (Hourly)

Location: Hayward, CA (on-site)

About 1X

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to support day-to-day site operations and facilities execution at 1X.

This role focuses on hands-on facilities support, basic handyman/trade work, workspace setup, and occasional lifting/moving of heavy items to keep our site safe, functional, and ready for rapid growth.

You Will

  • Support daily facilities operations to keep the site running smoothly

  • Perform basic handyman and light trade work (minor repairs, installs, adjustments)

  • Assist with workspace setup and reconfigurations (desks, chairs, storage, meeting rooms)

  • Receive, stage, and move deliveries, equipment, and supplies

  • Follow site safety procedures, PPE requirements

  • Participate in safety walkthroughs, inspections, and corrective actions

  • Maintain clear egress paths, fire safety equipment access, and general site readiness

  • Help maintain organized storage areas and common spaces

  • Support simple preventative maintenance tasks (filters, basic replacements, checks)

  • Identify issues proactively and escalate building/safety concerns when needed

  • Assist with vendor coordination onsite (access support, staging, walkthroughs)

  • Occasionally move heavier items using safe lifting practices and proper equipment/assistance

Facilities & Site Support Areas

  • Office setup and day-to-day site support

  • Basic maintenance and repair work

  • Furniture and equipment moves

  • Storage organization and inventory support

  • Deliveries, staging, and shipping/receiving support

  • Light construction support (mounting, patching, hardware installs)

Scope will be assigned based on experience and may evolve as the site scales.

Job requirements

Must Have:

  • 2+ years of experience in facilities support, maintenance, warehouse, construction support, or a hands-on operations role

  • Comfort using basic tools (hand tools, drills, ladders, etc.)

  • Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Ops, EHS, Engineering, Admin)

  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, changing environment

  • Ability to lift and move items up to ~50 lbs regularly, and occasionally heavier items with assistance/equipment

  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed for site needs, deliveries, or urgent issues

  • Occasional overtime or off-hours support may be required (planned or emergency)

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in manufacturing, lab, or hardware environments

  • Familiarity with basic safety practices and site organization

  • Experience supporting vendors or coordinating service work onsite

  • Experience with pallet jacks, dollies, or light material handling equipment

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