Facilities Lead

The role

You will ensure the safety and working order of three Loft buildings and locations. You will manage facilities, equipment and infrastructure, and coordinate projects with Operations, Security, IT and Office Management.

What you will do

• Proactively inspect facilities to assess need for repair or refurbishment, and plan and coordinate project execution.
• Manage equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards and minimize costs.
• Serve as Loft's primary point of contact for all facilities-related issues, such as contractors, landlords and municipal representatives.
• Individually perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and painting maintenance and repair work, as required.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in facilities maintenance operations
• Able to prioritize and balance many projects happening at once with constrained timelines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-starter who works independently with limited to no supervision
• Able to use basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and custodial tools
• Able to hand lift and carry about 50 lbs and operate a pallet jack pushing heavier loads
• Will occasionally work with hazardous chemicals and/or tools and equipment such as paints, solvents and power tools
• May work in uncomfortable positions and/or dangerous environments, such as electrical service rooms, building roofs, and on ladders or platforms
• Submit a resume in English

Nice to have

• Forklift certification
• Previous experience with facilities databases and condition-based monitoring systems
• Trade license (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)
• Relevant industry certification (e.g., CFM) and/or collegiate degree in facilities maintenance, engineering, or a similar field

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Attach a copy of your resume in English.

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions a fast, reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit. Founded in 2017, it has flown more than 30 missions and has offices in San Francisco, Golden and Toulouse.