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Facilities Assistant

Elve, Inc., Davis, CA, United States


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Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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)

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

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Vacation

Experience 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.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Other

Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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