Facilities Technician: Quick-Start Maintainer & Setup

Chaos, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits paid by the company

401k with company match

Free daily lunch onsite

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Stock option grants

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Facilities Technician to keep offices, labs, and manufacturing spaces running smoothly at sites in the Los Angeles area or Washington, D.C. You’ll handle moves, furniture setup, minor repairs, and event prep, coordinating with the site Facility Manager to deliver timely, professional service.

You’ll apply hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, and general repairs, while using CMMS work orders and maintaining safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in facilities, building maintenance, property management, or a similar general-maintenance role.
• Working knowledge of basic carpentry, drywall repair and painting, plumbing fixture replacement, furniture assembly, and general repair.
• Comfort using hand tools and power tools safely, and reading basic instructions, work orders, and drawings.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, work on ladders and lifts, and stay on your feet for most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Respond to facilities work orders and requests from the helpdesk, completing small repairs and setup tasks promptly and updating the work order system (CMMS) with notes, time, and materials used.
• Plan and carry out moves, adds, and changes: relocating desks, chairs, storage, lab and shop equipment, and boxes; assembling and disassembling furniture; and arranging spaces to the approved layout.
• Hang pictures, artwork, signage, whiteboards, TVs, shelves, and wall-mounted items, using the right anchors and mounting hardware for the wall type and load.
• Set up and break down meeting rooms, training spaces, and events, including tables, chairs, staging, and equipment, and return spaces to standard afterward.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs and replacements, including toilets, flush valves, faucets, sinks, and fixtures, and clear simple clogs.
• Complete minor general maintenance, including patching and painting drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs and fixtures, door hardware and closers, cabinet hardware, and basic carpentry.
• Support preventive maintenance rounds and building walk-throughs, noting issues such as leaks, damage, and safety hazards, and report them promptly.
• Recognize when a job is beyond general maintenance and elevate to the right trade lead with clear information on what you found.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

CMMS

Hand tools

Customer service

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Jira

Job description

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Facilities Technician to keep offices, labs, and manufacturing spaces running smoothly at sites in the Los Angeles area or Washington, D.C. You’ll handle moves, furniture setup, minor repairs, and event prep, coordinating with the site Facility Manager to deliver timely, professional service.

You’ll apply hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, drywall, painting, and general repairs, while using CMMS work orders and maintaining safety procedures.