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How much do menial jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for menial in California is $46,190.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $47,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a menial?

A menial job typically refers to work that is simple, repetitive, and does not require specialized skills or advanced education. These jobs often involve manual labor, such as cleaning, maintenance, or basic service tasks. While they may not be highly paid or prestigious, they are essential for the smooth operation of businesses and communities. Many people start their careers in menial jobs to gain experience and develop a strong work ethic.

What does a menial do?

Menial jobs often involve tasks such as cleaning, organizing spaces, basic maintenance, moving supplies, or assisting with simple repetitive duties. On a typical workday, you may follow a set schedule or complete assigned chores under the supervision of a team leader or supervisor. Work settings can range from offices and hotels to warehouses or outdoor facilities, and tasks may vary depending on the employer's needs. Team collaboration is sometimes required, but many tasks are performed independently and may include physical activities like lifting, sweeping, or sorting. These roles are vital to the smooth operation and cleanliness of many workplaces and offer a predictable routine for individuals seeking stable employment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a menial?

To excel in a Menial position, you typically need a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions, with no formal education or specific qualifications required. Basic familiarity with cleaning tools, maintenance equipment, or inventory systems may be helpful but is often learned on the job. Reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are important soft skills. These qualities enable consistent task completion and a supportive work environment, which are essential for success in this role.

What is an example of a menial job?

A menial job is a low-skilled position that often involves repetitive tasks, such as cleaning, dishwashing, or basic manual labor. These jobs typically require minimal training and are performed in environments like restaurants, factories, or maintenance settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Menial jobs in California?

The most popular types of Menial jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Menial job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,190 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Hardware Test Engineer II

Nimble Robotics

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$120K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

About Nimble
Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We're training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world's best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world's most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.
We are on a mission to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. We will accomplish this by training robot AGI to invent and build the Autonomous Supply Chain - everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door - powered by generalist superhumanoids.
Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford's AI Lab), Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), and Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles).
Let's be legendary.
Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx
Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance
Why Join Nimble?
At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.
Nimble's Core Values:
Be relentlessly resourceful - Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.
Be legendary - Be the very best and do work that inspires.
Be humble - Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.
Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver with high agency.
Role summary
The dedicated owner of physical hardware test design and execution for the V6 robot and its subsystems. Sitting inside SI&T, this role runs component-, subassembly-, and system-level validation, owns our cycle testers end to end, and generates the reliability data (MTBF/MTTF) that de-risks V6 ahead of the customer warehouse delivery. It frees integration engineers from ad hoc bench work so they can focus on feature development and deployment support.
Key responsibilities
  • Own test design and execution for new hardware products and mechanical revisions across feasibility, EVT, DVT, and PVT.
  • Lead physical pick/pack testing: evaluate and optimize SKU pickability, grip reliability, and placement accuracy.
  • Take full ownership of robot system and subsystem cycle testers: hardware bringup, routine maintenance, test execution, and deep-dive debug of physical and electrical failures.
  • Build and maintain hardware test infrastructure.
  • Track test cycles and MTTF/MTBF, run routine wear measurements, conduct teardowns and failure analysis, and drive root cause with Design and Supply Chain.
Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
  • 2 to 5 years in hardware or reliability test, validation, or mechatronics, ideally with electro-mechanical or robotic systems.
  • Hands-on debug with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and DAQ; ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Statistical analysis and DOE for test design; experience with lifecycle and fatigue testing.
  • Comfortable with Linux CLI, Git, and basic Python/bash scripting.

Compensation
The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 and $155,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.
Culture:
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
Nimble's Benefits
Unlimited Flexible Time Off
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully paid parking spots.
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program