Facilities Assistant

Elve Speed Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Startup culture

Exposure to vacuum electronics tech

Job summary

Elve Speed Inc. in Davis, CA is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Assistant/Technician to support daily operations, preventive maintenance, and repairs of buildings, equipment, and grounds.

You will work closely with the Facilities Manager to keep systems running smoothly in a fast-paced tech environment. The role requires basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; ability to use hand and power tools; and a willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.

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).

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).

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Tools handling

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS experience

Job description

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 Include:

• The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000 annually
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation
• 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.