Facilities Technician Lead

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, RM 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. ... (truncated, view full listing at source)