Facilities Assistant
Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Assistant/Technician supports daily facility operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role works closely with the Facilities Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operation of all facility systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety equipment
- Complete general maintenance tasks such as lighting repairs, minor plumbing fixes, painting, drywall patching, and furniture assembly
- Assist in maintaining equipment logs, preventive maintenance schedules, and work order documentation
- Support setup and teardown for internal events, meetings, and workspace moves
- Respond to facility-related requests in a timely and professional manner
- Coordinate with outside vendors/contractors when necessary
- Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and OSHA regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas, tools, and supplies
- Assist in monitoring building access, security systems, and badge-related issues (if applicable)
Requirements
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of facilities maintenance, building operations, or related experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced tech environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver’s license (if job requires travel between sites)
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
- Experience with CMMS or digital work order systems
- Familiarity with commercial building codes and safety standards
- Prior experience in a tech company or modern office environment
- Basic IT knowledge for assisting with workstation setups or equipment mounting
Benefits
Benefits Include:
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Vacation
- A taste of the start-up life
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing
- Engagement with experts and PhD level engineers
What it’s like to work at Elve
We are an expanding team, on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We work really hard, make sure we get good sleep, we handle conflict intentionally, and we expect great things from each other.