Facility Maintenance Helper

Lindt & Sprüngli; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli is seeking a Facility Maintenance Helper in San Leandro, CA. The role supports office, warehouse, and production areas with routine upkeep, minor repairs, and safety-focused tasks. You will document work orders, coordinate with vendors, and assist with furniture and fixture installations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in building maintenance or related trades. Valid forklift certification is a plus; day-to-day work is on site with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade experience welcomed.
• Experience with carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical work preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs across offices, warehouse, and production areas.
• Address doors, locks, walls, ceilings, and office equipment maintenance needs.
• Assist with installing and moving furniture, fixtures, and signage as needed.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization in facilities areas.
• Document completed work and follow up on maintenance requests.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Minor plumbing

Light electrical repair

General mechanical aptitude

Reading procedures

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

## Facility Maintenance HelperApply: San Leandro, California: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103596**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 contractorsEssential 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 environmentsMinimum 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 requirementsPhysical, 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