Facilities Operations Assistant

Confidential Recruiting Partners; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners seeks a Facilities Operations Assistant to support daily facilities operations, maintenance activities, asset management, and building support functions. This hands-on role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who follows established procedures and is eager to learn through structured training and mentorship.

The successful candidate will work onsite with experienced team members and gradually develop skills to support facility operations

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to working onsite.
• Willingness to complete extensive training and shadowing programs.
• Ability to learn and follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Vocational training, trade school education, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Basic understanding of facilities, maintenance, operations, or technical support environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist with day-to-day facilities operations and support activities.
• Participate in required training programs and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assigned documentation.
• Support building, equipment, and workspace maintenance activities.
• Provide general operational support within a fast-paced facilities environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors as needed to support facilities operations.
• Help monitor and maintain facility-related records, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Support maintenance and asset management processes for equipment, facilities, and building systems.
• Assist with facility modifications, equipment changes, and general operational support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Willingness to train

Procedures & work instructions

Hands-on experience

Facilities understanding

Education

Vocational training / trade school

Job description

Our client is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistantto support daily facilities operations, maintenance activities, asset management, and building support functions. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented individual who enjoys hands-on work, follows established procedures, and is eager to learn through structured training and mentorship.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced team members and gradually develop the skills needed to support facility operations independently.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Contract Duration: 6 months | W2

Please Note: Local candidates within a reasonable commuting distance of 30-45 minutes will only be considered

Responsibilities:

• Follow established safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist with day-to-day facilities operations and support activities.
• Participate in required training programs and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assigned documentation.
• Support building, equipment, and workspace maintenance activities.
• Provide general operational support within a fast-paced facilities environment.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors as needed to support facilities operations.
• Help monitor and maintain facility-related records, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Support maintenance and asset management processes for equipment, facilities, and building systems.
• Assist with facility modifications, equipment changes, and general operational support tasks as assigned.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to working onsite.
• Willingness to complete extensive training and shadowing programs.
• Ability to learn and follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Vocational training, trade school education, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Basic understanding of facilities, maintenance, operations, or technical support environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic familiarity with quality systems or quality-related procedures.
• Exposure to maintenance management or asset tracking processes.
• Experience working with building systems, equipment, or facility assets.
• Experience working in manufacturing, operations, healthcare, or regulated environments.
• Prior experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, manufacturing support, property maintenance, or related fields.

Training & Development:

• Extensive hands-on training and mentoring provided.
• Ongoing development and cross-training opportunities.
• Structured onboarding program including classroom, online, and practical training.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced team members before transitioning into independent responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Hands-on operational environment.
• Opportunity to learn a variety of facilities and building support functions.
• Team-oriented culture with close support from leadership and experienced staff.