Facilities Maintenance Associate I Onsite

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool

On-site gym

Employee discount

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Associate I for our Carson, CA campus. You will keep the building safe, clean, and ready for employees by handling service requests and routine maintenance, working with experienced technicians, and building practical facilities skills.

You will support inspections, assist with repairs, and help set up spaces for meetings and events. This role is onsite in Carson and requires lifting up to 30 pounds and safe tool handling.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in facilities, maintenance, or related hands-on role.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Basic computer proficiency — manage work orders and communication via Outlook/Teams.
• Valid driver's license, driving record may be requested.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical onsite tasks.
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Carson, CA.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete facilities service requests on time with quality care.
• Support scheduled building inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist senior technicians with repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Set up and break down meeting rooms, event spaces, and parking areas.
• Collect and dispose of waste and recyclables per procedures.
• Perform closing duties to secure the building for the next day.

Skills

Facilities experience

Tool handling

MS Outlook/Teams

Driver's license

Lift 30 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Our Carson campus runs smoothly because of people like you. As a Facilities Maintenance Associate I, you'll keep our building safe, clean, and ready for the employees who count on it every day — handling service requests, routine maintenance, and everything in between. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, build hands-on skills, and see the direct impact of your work in the spaces where Lakeshore's mission comes to life.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Respond to and complete assigned facilities service requests on time, delivering a high standard of quality and care to internal customers
• Support scheduled building inspections and preventive maintenance activities to keep equipment and spaces in good working order
• Assist senior technicians with repairs and maintenance tasks, learning trade skills and building your facilities knowledge on the job
• Set up and break down meeting rooms, event spaces, and parking areas to support business meetings and company events
• Collect and dispose of waste and recyclable materials following company procedures
• Perform closing responsibilities to ensure the building is secure and ready for the next day

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in a facilities, maintenance, building services, or related hands-on role
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Basic computer proficiency — able to manage work orders and communicate through Microsoft Outlook and Teams
• Valid driver's license (a copy of your driving record will be required)
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform the physical demands of an active, onsite role
• Must be available to work fully onsite in Carson, CA

Preferred:

• Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience
• Familiarity with basic plumbing, electrical systems, or HVAC units
• Experience working in a high-volume facility or distribution/warehouse environment

What sets you apart:

• You take ownership of your work orders from start to finish — no task falls through the cracks on your watch
• You ask questions when you're unsure and treat feedback as fuel for getting better
• You bring a service mindset to every interaction, treating coworkers' requests with the same care you'd want for yourself

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $18.03-$23 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn't do the extraordinary things we're doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we've got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we're constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you're a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren't equal, we all lose.

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