Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli is seeking a Facility Maintenance Helper to perform routine upkeep across office, warehouse, and production areas. You will address a wide range of building, equipment, and workplace tasks to keep the site safe, clean, and efficient.

Responsibilities include completing multiple work orders per shift, supporting internal teams and vendors, and maintaining a professional working environment for employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in general building maintenance, facilities support, handyman work, or a related trade preferred.
• Working knowledge of carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, light electrical repair, and general mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read basic instructions, safety procedures, and work orders and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Experience working in commercial, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.
• Basic computer or mobile device skills for receiving and updating work orders preferred.
• Forklift, lift equipment, or safety training certifications are a plus, if applicable to site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on doors, locks, walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, and office equipment.
• Troubleshoot and complete basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and light electrical repairs within scope of training and company policy.
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, weather stripping, hardware, and other common building components.
• Assemble, move, and install office furniture, shelving, whiteboards, signage, and workstation accessories.
• Support industrial facility upkeep by maintaining non-production areas, utility spaces, safety barriers, and general building conditions.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify safety hazards, damage, wear, or maintenance issues and report items requiring specialized repair.
• Maintain parking lots, walkways, gates, fences, and exterior areas, including basic cleanup and weather-related response as needed.
• Use work orders or maintenance logs to document completed work, materials used, and follow-up needs.
• Safely operate hand and power tools, ladders, lifts, and other maintenance equipment as authorized.
• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and facility rules while working in office and industrial environments.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Ghirardelli is seeking a Facility Maintenance Helper to perform routine upkeep across office, warehouse, and production areas. You will address a wide range of building, equipment, and workplace tasks to keep the site safe, clean, and efficient.

Responsibilities include completing multiple work orders per shift, supporting internal teams and vendors, and maintaining a professional working environment for employees and visitors.