Facilities Maintenance Associate, Level I

  • Full-time

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth

Job Description

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Associate, Level 1 to help support daily operations, ensure timely building maintenance and assist in resolving operations issues as they arise. In this role, you will perform day-to-day repairs as well as schedule and ensure the completion of preventative upkeep. The position also requires tracking assigned facilities requests and addressing them within established timelines. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and has a strong work ethic to go along with a sharp eye for details.  

This position is on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters.  

A day in the office looks like this:  

  • Performing day-to-day building maintenance and repairs, including disposal of waste and recycling and assembly of office furniture 
  • Ensuring assigned facilities requests are addressed according to Lakeshore’s quality standards   
  • Helping maintain a safe and effective working environment   
  • Delivering world-class service to our partners and guests   
  • Coordinating work to be completed by vendors as requested   
  • Running local errands, retrieving post office mail, and collecting invoices 
  • Serving as backup support to the groundskeeper including but not limited to:
    • Ensuring grounds, walkways, and outdoor areas are free of debris
    • Maintaining cleanliness of outdoor areas
    • Performing routine landscaping tasks such as trimming and blowing to uphold standards
    • Coordinating with vendors to execute landscaping projects efficiently

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience required  
  • Knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems and HVAC units a plus  
  • Must have valid driver’s license (copy of driving record required)   
  • Ability to work weekends and be on call 24/7   
  • Strong customer-service orientation   
  • Good written and verbal communication skills  
  • Basic computer proficiency and experience with Outlook   
  • Skilled in operating a bobtail vehicle and a forklift 
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds  

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

  • Hourly: $22-$25 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
  • Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
  • Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
  • Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
  • On-site preschool for our employees’ children
  • On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
  • Generous employee discount
  • Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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