Facilities Assistant - Building Services

laika communications gmbh; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 2,386,692 - 3,399,228; Full time

Job summary

laika communications gmbh is seeking a Facilities Assistant – Building Services to support day-to-day building service operations at a Hillsboro studio. You will handle maintenance tasks, workspace moves, errands, and general facilities-related duties in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include routine upkeep around studios, responding to service requests, assisting with equipment, vendor coordination, and on/off-site event support, while maintaining safety and office

Qualifications

• 0–2 years related experience in supporting building service operations.
• Basic knowledge of power tools and material handling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a variety of situations while being resourceful in determining solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure within given deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and access to a reliable vehicle for running off‑site errands, required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of various areas around studio buildings, grounds, and walkways including cosmetic improvements such as patching and painting drywall.
• Respond to preventative maintenance and service requests via an online ticketing system.
• Support troubleshooting of copy machine, printer, and other building equipment.
• Assist with various department projects, trainings, and other production‑related requirements.
• Facilitate employee workspace setup including assembly and moving of furniture, as needed.
• Support on‑site and off‑site employee events including set up and breakdown.
• Stock kitchen, bathrooms, and building supply areas.
• Assist with vendor relationships.
• Provide administrative support to the Facilities department, as needed.
• Run errands as necessary using studio vehicles.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Copier/Printer

Job description

General Summary

The Facilities Assistant – Building Services is responsible for supporting the day-to‑day building service operations of a production studio. This includes, but is not limited to, preventive maintenance, workstation and equipment moves, general errands, and other miscellaneous facilities‑related tasks. The position will ensure all building issues are addressed in a timely manner in a fast‑paced production environment.

Job Functions

• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of various areas around studio buildings, grounds, and walkways including cosmetic improvements such as patching and painting drywall.
• Respond to preventative maintenance and service requests via an online ticketing system.
• Support troubleshooting of copy machine, printer, and other building equipment.
• Assist with various department projects, trainings, and other production‑related requirements.
• Facilitate employee workspace setup including assembly and moving of furniture, as needed.
• Support on‑site and off‑site employee events including set up and breakdown.
• Stock kitchen, bathrooms, and building supply areas.
• Assist with vendor relationships.
• Provide administrative support to the Facilities department, as needed.
• Run errands as necessary using studio vehicles.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years related experience in supporting building service operations.
• Basic knowledge of power tools and material handling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot in a variety of situations while being resourceful in determining solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure within given deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance and access to a reliable vehicle for running off‑site errands, required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate. This position may include responding to maintenance requests, supporting vendors, or conducting routine inspections outside of standard business hours.

Location

On‑site in Hillsboro, OR

Salary

$2,100.00 per hour, set rate, non‑negotiable.