Facilities Associate

Blankstreet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

15 days paid leave

Health plan options

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Regulars program access

Team outings

Free Blank Street swag

Job summary

Blank Street in New York City is seeking a Facilities Associate to ensure smooth operation of our NYC market. You’ll maintain store functionality, safety, and appearance by coordinating repairs, managing vendors, and supporting preventive maintenance.

You’ll work with Field Ops, Construction, and HQ Facilities to create great environments for teams and customers. This hands-on role thrives in fast-paced, multi-location settings requiring communication, prioritization, and timely problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site operations (retail, food service, or hospitality preferred).
• Independent, judgement-driven in the field.
• Experience using project management tools (Google Suite, Asana, Slack).
• Hands-on and action oriented.
• Excellent organization under pressure.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to for store maintenance in NYC + DC.
• Triage repair tickets, dispatch vendors, and follow through.
• Build and maintain relationships with local vendors.
• Perform hands-on repairs when appropriate.
• Support store openings, remodels, and closings.
• Monitor repair spending and recurring issues.
• Develop field leadership's preventive maintenance skills.
• Ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
• Partner with Ops and HQ Facilities on priorities and budget.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Time management

Clear communication

Independent worker

Driver’s license

Tools

Google Suite

Asana

Slack

ResQ

Job description

About Us

At Blank Street, we’re on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we’ve set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We’re motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day.

Add a Spark to the Ordinary

As a Facilities Associate, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our New York market. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the functionality, safety, and appearance of our stores by coordinating reactive repairs, managing vendor relationships, and supporting preventive maintenance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams — like Field Ops, Construction, and HQ Facilities—to create exceptional environments for both our team and our customers. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in solving problems before they become issues.

Who We’re Looking For

• A hands‑on problem solver who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, multi-location environment
• Clear communicator who can coordinate across field teams, vendors, and HQ
• Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Comfortable using task management software and digital tools (e.g., ResQ, Asana, Slack)
• Familiar with facilities operations in a retail, hospitality, or QSR environment

What You’ll Own

• Act as the go-to for all store maintenance needs in the NYC + DC market
• Manage and triage reactive repair tickets, dispatch vendors, and follow through to resolution
• Build and maintain relationships with local vendors and contractors
• Perform hands‑on repairs or maintenance work when appropriate
• Support store openings, remodels, and closings from a facilities perspective
• Monitor trends in repairs, spending & proactively identify recurring issues
• Develop and grow field leadership’s preventative maintenance abilities
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed on schedule
• Partner with Ops and HQ Facilities to align on priorities and budget

Requirements

• Experience supporting multi-site operations (retail, food service, or hospitality preferred)
• Comfort working independently and making judgment calls in the field
• Experience using project management tools (Google Suite, Asana, Slack).
• Hands on and action oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure and time constraints.
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable working in a team environment as well as autonomously as projects require.
• Passionate about creating a safe and enjoyable environment for both customers and our ground teams.
• A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working evenings and weekends where business dictates.
• Must have valid driver’s license

Benefits & Perks

• $75,000 annual base salary
  • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future.
• Equity package
• 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
• Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more!
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag