Facilities Maintenance Associate

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is a leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designing, developing, and manufacturing light eVTOL aircraft. They are known for the BlackFly and are rapidly progressing toward the general release and scalable production of their next-generation aircraft, the Helix, in early 2026. This role will provide Operations and Maintenance support to Facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds. The Facilities Maintenance Associate 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. The company is looking for someone early in their facilities career who can offer an immediate impact to a fast-growing tech company.

Requirements

2+ years in a hands-on maintenance role
Clean driving record
Keen judgment, ability to make sound independent decisions and know when to escalate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Ability to multitask and reprioritize work orders, using best judgment
Proven ability to notice the small thing and demonstrate an attention to detail
Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills
Must have demonstrable critical thinking 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

Responsibilities

Knowledge and experience with general facility maintenance tasks
Relatable/transferable skills from other industries to be considered
Maintain a safe, well-organized and well-stocked work environment
Perform routine facility system inspections and assist in facility maintenance tasks
Build desks and other office and lab furniture
Perform weekly inventory counts on facility supplies, snacks, drinks and office supplies
Manage min/max stocking counts
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
Interact and escort vendors for onsite service calls/repairs
Occasional after-hours and weekend evolutions
Be a champion of Pivotal’s distinctive company culture
Move trailers between various sites