Furniture Technician I

One Workplace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Paid holidays

Medical Insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

One Workplace in San Jose, CA seeks a Furniture Technician to audit, maintain, and install freestanding and modular furniture in interior and exterior spaces.

You will perform repairs, assist with client requests, install furniture per specs, and ensure safety and quality. This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work on client sites across the Bay Area. The position offers benefits and a competitive starting wage.

Qualifications

• Mechanical ability with hand and power tools.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and communicating with team via devices.
• Ability to read furniture installation drawings and blueprints.
• Organized and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and maintenance in carpentry, painting, power washing, sanding, refinishing, reupholstery, and other tasks.
• Assist with client requests in a fast-paced environment, including furniture loading and installation.
• Install furniture (modular and freestanding) per manufacturer specs and warranty.
• Respond promptly to non-technical tenant requests and allocate resources.
• Identify materials from blueprints needed to complete installations.
• Follow safety policies and ensure compliance across sites.
• Provide final tuning of furniture after installation (cleaning, leveling).
• Assist with loading, transport, staging, and movement of furniture under supervision.
• Oversee training of Maintenance Helpers and maintain client site decorum.
• Maintain positive attitude during client site work to minimize disruption.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Google Suite

Blueprint reading

Organization skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 100 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.

Overview

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. Over the past 100 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Location

San Jose, CA

Shift

Early Day shift 5:30am - 2:00pm, Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Furniture Technician performs a variety of building audits to evaluate, maintain, and install freestanding and modular furniture within both interior and exterior workspaces. Ensures accurate and timely maintenance of products to the customer’s satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Performs general repairs and services in all maintenance related disciplines, including painting, carpentry, powerwashing, sanding, refinishing, reupholstery, general repair, and other handyperson tasks at facility or campus.
• Assist with client’s requests in a fast-paced environment which may be outside of typical tasks such as furniture loading, relocation, removal, and/or installation while remaining professional and upholding good customer service.
• Install (assemble) furniture – both modular and freestanding, in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and warranty.
• Expected to promptly respond and assign appropriate resources to handle non-technical tenant requests (e.g., Furniture repairs, cleaning, ).
• Identify and develop product lists, from blueprints, necessary to complete installations.
• Helps to ensure all building and maintenance policies, procedures, SOP’s, codes, regulations, etc. are followed and enforced including safety systems and standards.
• Provide fine-tuning of furniture upon completion of installation, ie; cleaning, wiping down, and leveling furnishings.
• Follow direction from Lead Installer and Supervisor for loading, transport, unloading, staging, stripping, assembly, and movement of furniture.
• Oversee and train other non-technical, non-licensed staff including Maintenance Helpers in the completion of a variety of building/facility maintenance and repair tasks.
• Uphold a positive and respectful attitude while conducting work on the client site as employees are in meetings and requesting a quiet atmosphere that does not disrupt others.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or2 to 4years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical ability with knowledge of hand/power tools
• Proficient or familiar with Google Suite or similar software, and cell phone functions to correspond with team members, customers, or vendors. Email etiquette a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret furniture installation drawings and blueprints desired
• Ability to stay organized and follow instructions
• Expected to bring and maintain personal tool kits, as well as maintain specialized equipment provided by the company.
• Class C Driver's License Required. Bobtail Driving Experience a plus
• Must have reliable transportation to work at job sites throughout the Bay Area

Employee Benefits

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k + Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year
• Profit Sharing

Physical Requirements

Seeing, color perception, hearing/listening, clear speech, hand and finger dexterity, and ability to move distances within and between warehouses/offices, ability to get to project sites.

Working Environment

Regularly works with others face to face, over the phone and through email. Generally works in an office environment with moderate noise. Nature of work may require working off hours and significant time spent (50%) out of the office. Periodically works outside and may work around moving objects, dust and dirt.

Compensation

The base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Compensation Range

$26.63—$30.43 USD

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