Facility Maintenance Assistant

Rhombus is purposefully transforming the nation’s defense and national security enterprises with Guardian, its Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance. 

We are looking for people who are driven by a sense of purpose. In this role, you will solve our customer’s uniquely complex problems that others have said could not be solved, sometimes building things that have never before been built. 

You will have to accomplish these ambitious, industry-first projects on challenging timelines to meet the speed of the warfighter. Even as you apply that breathtaking creation of singular complexity, you will immediately need to move to the next complex challenge.  You will excel in this role if you are hungry to make a difference and are intellectually bold, and you’ll excel because you know that there is no other team in the world that could succeed under such conditions, and because you are proud to leave your indelible mark on the nation. And then you will smile when you hear our clients say, “If we can dream it, Rhombus can do it.” 

Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team of technologists who are working hard every day to deliver game-changing solutions to transform national security. 

Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our cutting edge AI Platform here, with additional insights here

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

The Facility Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Rhombus Power facilities, ensuring a consistently safe, presentable, and functional environment for Rhombus employees and visitors. You will primarily be responsible for Rhombus’ HQ in Palo Alto, with surge support for our DC office and other Rhombus locations. This is an in-person, hands-on, and fast-moving role that requires someone that brings their strong technical background and an ‘A-game’ to every interaction and work order.

Under the supervision of our Facilities Manager, the Facility Maintenance Assistant will perform a variety of tasks, including repairs, preventive maintenance, security checks, opening and closing of our office, and constant troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the building. The successful candidate for this role possesses several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, heating and cooling, etc., and won’t need constant supervision and guidance. We’re seeking someone who is extremely capable, hands-on, and very quick to respond. 

Responsibilities

• Take charge in troubleshooting and performing repairs of buildings and installed systems, including, but not limited to: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
• Maintain constant upkeep on lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Complete work orders for repairs and/or painting in offices, common areas, and other physical structures of the facility as assigned.
• Perform carpentry, furniture assembly and other tasks as needed.
• Review assigned work orders, including estimating time and materials needed to complete repair. Order necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Follow-up with internal clients on completed repairs, and maintain excellent composure during complicated and/or high-stress work orders.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment systems, and assist the Facilities Manager with QA on all work being done.
• Maintain constant security vigil over our building and our systems, immediately flagging suspicious internal and external activity.
• Inspect new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Complete repairs, maintenance, and painting. There will be the occasional weekend where we will need you onsite to perform and/or oversee work.
• Maintain meticulous records/logs of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Performs other tasks within department; housekeeping, security, refurbishment as needed.
• Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor.
• Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
• Perform assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond quickl