Facilities Technician

Department
63 - Facilities
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Redwood City, CA
Workplace type
Onsite

Description

Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a Facilities Technician.
 Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.  
To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact. 
Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.
About the Opportunity: The Facilities Technician is responsible to perform work alongside the Senior Facilities Tech. The right candidate will be able to gain experience to grow, including roles that are more involved with equipment and systems. This role will be based in Redwood City, CA. If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Computer savvy - MS Office, other department tools such as ticket and procurement systems.
• Good communicator - verbally and written.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Performs work in maintenance trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting. 
• Makes periodic or special inspections of equipment, utilities, and premises to determine repair work necessary. 
• Performs work alongside the Senior Facilities Technician for scheduled and routine maintenance duties to support facilities operations, including inspection of compressed gas containers, filter checks and replacement, inspection of safety stations, monitoring fluid levels and related preventative maintenance functions; completes documentation of preventative checks performed. 
• Visually inspects facilities for overall condition and potential maintenance needs including safety items and reports issues to facilities management. 
• Assists with setting up offices or meeting rooms for new personnel, meetings, and special events; moves furniture, sets up equipment, and arranges signs, displays or decorations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as Facilities technician, or Facilities maintenance, Production technician or a closely related field. 
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety guidelines and work in a safe manner. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. 

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

•  Availability off hours, late afternoon
•  Respond to alarms and emergencies

CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated hourly rate for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $27.64/hour to $34.86/hour. The final base hourly rate offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states​.
What can Codexis offer you?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match up to 4% 
• Company Equity 
• Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time 
• Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
• Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Subsidized onsite lunch program
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• And More!

About Codexis Inc

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.
For more information, visit www.codexis.com.
NO AGENCIES OR THIRD PARTIES
Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.