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Facilities Technician

Eames Institute3 open roles

Pay
$30 – $38 an hour
Where
Richmond, California
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12.8% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Eames Institute postings stay open a median of 21 days.

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  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.4%60 days
This job: posted 91 days ago

Eames Institute median: 21 days open

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About the Eames Institute

The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to advancing the dynamic legacy of 20th-century designers Ray and Charles Eames. By sharing the things the Eameses made and loved, along with their joyful and rigorous approach to life and work, we seek to inspire creative problem-solving that positively shapes our world.

With our vast collections, digital and print offerings, an extensive program of events, and the Eames Ranch, we aim to demonstrate the enduring value of the Eameses’ philosophy and invite people to explore their curiosity, ask questions, and implement creative solutions to the challenges of today.

About the Role

The Eames Institute is in search of a Facilities Technician to oversee the maintenance, security, janitorial and landscaping needs of our 58,000-square-foot campus in Richmond, CA. Reporting to the Facilities Director, this role is responsible for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our staff, guests, and collections.

The Facilities Technician will play a key role in maintaining the overall safety, security, cleanliness, and functionality of our campus, which currently operates out of two buildings and will soon expand into a third. The site includes workspaces for Eames Institute staff as well as warehouse spaces for the Eames Archives. The ideal candidate is self-driven and energized by the opportunity to maintain and support one of the world’s most significant Eames collections.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain Facilities, Grounds, & Equipment

  • Prepare our campus daily by opening the buildings and setting the spaces for staff and guests.
  • Serve as point person for all Richmond facilities-related contractors and vendors, coordinating with the Facilities Director on scheduling and overseeing services provided.
  • Tend to overall maintenance of the property, which includes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, custodial, safety, security, and grounds activities, adhering to preventative maintenance schedules for all buildings and equipment.
  • Lead administration of facilities related technology, such as lighting software (Lutron), building access system, intercom system (ButterFly) and burglar alarm system.
  • Ensure excellent standard of cleanliness throughout the buildings, executing routine janitorial cleaning duties and other cleaning tasks as they arise.
  • Complete inventory and supply orders in accordance with the Facilities Director and Senior Director of Operations.
  • Provide trash management, including staging trash containers for pick-up.
  • Conduct daily campus closing rounds before the end of the shift.

Safety, Security, Compliance & Workplace Readiness

  • Support administration and communication of systems such as building access, alarms, and emergency procedures.
  • Maintain readiness of the workplace for safe daily operations and events.
  • Help ensure compliance with organizational safety standards and best practices.
  • Ensure that we are up to date and compliant with, but not limited to, Fire Protection, Egress, Emergency Lighting, SDS and ADA requirements.

Provide Facilities Support to Onsite Staff

  • Ensure smooth daily operation of property and respond to staff needs and requests with thorough execution.
  • Assist the Collections team with the moving and arranging of Collections pallets and items.
  • Serve as point person for shipping and receiving, including communication and proper storage for incoming objects.
  • Be available for infrequent after-hours emergencies.
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks. (Currently hold a forklift certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.)
  • Support operations and staff at other locations such as Eames Ranch in Petaluma, Stout bookstore in San Francisco and our Novato Campus as needed and agreed to with Senior Director of Properties.

Contribute to Organization & Team Culture

  • Participate in and add to the Institute’s culture of curiosity and learning.
  • Contribute and share technical knowledge, resources, and enthusiasm to the organization as a whole.
  • Build and share knowledge, appreciation, and curiosity of the history, contributions, and legacy of Ray and Charles Eames.
  • Serve as a foremost in-house advocate and knowledgeable resource pertaining to the operations of the Richmond campus.
  • Help cultivate and nurture relationships across teams.
  • Contribute as a collaborator, generously sharing knowledge and expertise with other members of the Facilities team.

Required skills, abilities, competencies:

  • 2-5 years of experience in building maintenance
  • Ability to closely follow safety regulations and meet company policies
  • Ability to work in an open office setting without assigned desks or private offices, using shared spaces and hot-desking as needed
  • Basic understanding of access control for alarm and camera systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a diverse group of people, able to use tech-based platform for facilities requests (Slack / Asana)
  • Basic understanding of FLS systems (sprinklers, fire panels, extinguishers, etc)
  • Ability to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, pallet jackets, booms, etc.

Essential Functions

  • The schedule for this role is 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. This role requires the individual to be onsite at our Richmond facility between regular business hours with occasional evening, weekend, holiday, early or later shifts as needed.
  • Regular and prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting.
  • Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy materials or equipment, often weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Repetitive tasks involving manual dexterity.
  • Ability to operate machinery and equipment safely.
  • Stamina to perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced and variable environment.

What We Offer

  • Pay range for this role is $30/hour - $38/hour
  • The Eames Institute offers a competitive benefits package, including…
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • 401k employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Commuting benefits
  • Professional development
  • Charitable giving match

Benefits are subject to change at the employer’s discretion.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The Eames Institute may change the job duties, including the location and schedule, at its discretion.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Eames Institute values diversity, inclusion & belonging for all, and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We strive to create a workplace that empowers people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to feel respected, valued, and able to contribute at the highest level.

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