Facility Maintenance Helper

Lindt & Sprüngli USA; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Facility Maintenance Helper to perform general maintenance, repair, and improvement work across office, warehouse, and production facilities. This role helps keep equipment and spaces in safe, efficient condition.

Responsibilities include routine upkeep, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing and light electrical repairs, plus replacing components and assembling furniture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in general building maintenance or related trade.
• Knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and light electrical work.
• Ability to read work orders and safety procedures with limited supervision.
• Experience in commercial/warehouse/industrial environments preferred.
• Basic computer or mobile device skills for work orders.
• Forklift certification a plus, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on doors, walls, floors, ceilings, and office equipment.
• Troubleshoot carpentry, painting, plumbing, and light electrical repairs.
• Replace bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, and hardware as needed.
• Assemble, move, and install office furniture and fixtures.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean office, warehouse, and production areas.
• Document work orders and materials used; report needs.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Safety awareness

Reading work orders

Hand tools & power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Lifts

Job description

WHO WE ARE
At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli’s future.

Job Summary

The Facility Maintenance Helper is responsible for performing general maintenance, repair, and improvement work across industrial and office facilities to support safe, clean, and efficient operations. This role handles a wide range of building, equipment, and workplace upkeep tasks, responds to service requests, and helps ensure the site remains in good working condition.

The Facility Maintenance Helper:

• Supports day-to-day maintenance needs across office, warehouse, production, breakroom, and exterior facility areas
• Completes multiple work orders per shift, ranging from minor repairs and installations to preventive maintenance tasks
• Works with internal teams and outside vendors to address building, furniture, fixture, and equipment issues
• Helps maintain a safe, organized, and professional working environment for employees, visitors, and contractors

Essential Functions

• 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

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• 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

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods during the workday
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be comfortable working on ladders, stairs, and elevated platforms as needed
• Requires regular use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment with attention to safety and detail
• Work is performed in a combination of office, warehouse, production support, and outdoor environments
• May be exposed to noise, dust, temperature changes, moving equipment, and wet or uneven surfaces
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety shoes
• May need to work flexible hours or respond to urgent maintenance needs during off‑hours, weekends, or shutdown periods