Facility Maintenance Helper

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company•San Leandro, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facility Maintenance Helper is responsible for performing general maintenance, repair, and improvement work across industrial and office facilities to support safe, clean, and efficient operations. This role handles a wide range of building, equipment, and workplace upkeep tasks, responds to service requests, and helps ensure the site remains in good working condition.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in general building maintenance, facilities support, handyman work, or a related trade preferred
Working knowledge of carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, light electrical repair, and general mechanical aptitude
Ability to read basic instructions, safety procedures, and work orders and complete tasks with limited supervision
Experience working in commercial, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred
Basic computer or mobile device skills for receiving and updating work orders preferred
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods during the workday
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be comfortable working on ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms as needed
Requires regular use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment with attention to safety and detail
May be exposed to noise, dust, temperature changes, moving equipment, and wet or uneven surfaces
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety shoes

Nice To Haves

Forklift, lift equipment, or safety training certifications are a plus, if applicable to site requirements

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day maintenance needs across office, warehouse, production, breakroom, and exterior facility areas
Completes multiple work orders per shift, ranging from minor repairs and installations to preventive maintenance tasks
Works with internal teams and outside vendors to address building, furniture, fixture, and equipment issues
Helps maintain a safe, organized, and professional working environment for employees, visitors, and contractors
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on doors, locks, walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, and office equipment
Troubleshoot and complete basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and light electrical repairs within scope of training and company policy
Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, weather stripping, hardware, and other common building components
Assemble, move, and install office furniture, shelving, whiteboards, signage, and workstation accessories
Support industrial facility upkeep by maintaining non-production areas, utility spaces, safety barriers, and general building conditions
Conduct routine inspections to identify safety hazards, damage, wear, or maintenance issues and report items requiring specialized repair
Maintain parking lots, walkways, gates, fences, and exterior areas, including basic cleanup and weather-related response as needed
Use work orders or maintenance logs to document completed work, materials used, and follow-up needs
Safely operate hand and power tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment as authorized
Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and facility rules while working in office and industrial environments