Facilities Assistant

Elve Inc; Utah; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Startup culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Engagement with PhD engineers

Job summary

Elve Inc is expanding its facilities team in Utah to support daily operations, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs across our buildings and equipment. As a Facilities Maintenance Assistant/Technician, you will work closely with the Facilities Manager and cross-functional teams to keep systems running smoothly.

You will perform inspections, handle routine maintenance, log work orders, and assist with events and site moves while adhering to safety procedures and company standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of facilities maintenance or related experience.
• 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.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license if travel between sites required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Complete general maintenance tasks such as lighting repairs, minor plumbing fixes, painting, drywall patching.
• Maintain equipment logs, preventive maintenance schedules, and work orders.
• Support setup/teardown for internal events and workspace moves.
• Respond to facility-related requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with outside vendors/contractors when needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and tools.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Hand and power tools

CMMS familiarity

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.