Facilities Assistant

Job Title: Facility Assistant 
Job Function: Facility and MIS
Job Overview:

The Facility Assistant is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the physical jobsite and reports to Manager IT and Facilities at Unigen Headquarters, Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

 1. Perform repair tasks:

• Repair doors, locks, door frames and handles
• Fix broken fixtures, repair furniture, and handle general building repairs as required
• Replace light bulbs, lamps, and sockets to repair blown fuse 

2. Perform maintenance tasks:

• Paint parking lots and maintain equipment in the building 
• Address issues in the plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roof and drains
• Conduct minor patchwork/touchup to walls or drywalls

 3. Perform Assembly/ installation tasks:

• Build, install, and reconfigure office cubicle systems and furniture
• Assemble and move furniture and heavy items as needed for the installation process in offices and conference rooms

4. Perform Packaging tasks:

• Cut cardboard boxes using tools such as utility knife 
• Assist in packaging and shipping inventory

5. Perform Cleaning tasks:

• Clean common areas, offices, bathrooms, kitchen, and other shared spaces in case of spillage in the absence of Janitor
• Fix leaks and clogged drains
• Clean interior and exterior of window panels
• Sweep, scrub or polish floors

6. Assist Facilities Supervisor:

• Assist in troubleshooting all mechanical and electrical failures pertaining to facility and equipment

Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Previous experience assisting facilities operations if any equivalent experience.
3. Demonstrate ability to lift variety of weights (35lb – 50lb).
4. Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout facilities.
5. Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain equipment and building.