Facilities Maintenance Associate

Palo Alto, CA$24 - $31 / hourPosted 3 weeks ago

Full-time (Non-exempt)onsiteentry

Job Description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

This role will provide Operations and Maintenance support to Facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds. You will utilize technical, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills while working with the entire Facilities Operations and Maintenance department, performing general, preventive, and emergency maintenance duties as needed and assigned.

If you are early in your facilities career and looking to offer an immediate impact to a fast-growing tech company, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Knowledge and experience with general facility maintenance tasks

Relatable/transferable skills from other industries to be considered
Maintain a safe, well-organized and well-stocked work environment
Perform routine facility system inspections and assist in facility maintenance tasks
Build desks and other office and lab furniture
Perform weekly inventory counts on facility supplies, snacks, drinks and office supplies
Manage min/max stocking counts
Ensure first aid boxes and office supply cabinets are kept stocked
Be an active team member of the Emergency Response, EH&S, and Security Awareness teams
Interact and escort vendors for onsite service calls/repairs
Occasional after-hours and weekend evolutions
Be a champion of Pivotal’s distinctive company culture
Move trailers between various sites

Qualifications

2+ years in a hands-on maintenance role
Clean driving record
Keen judgment, ability to make sound independent decisions and know when to escalate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
Ability to multitask and reprioritize work orders, using best judgment
Proven ability to notice the small thing and demonstrate an attention to detail
Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills
Must have demonstrable critical thinking skills
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Highly collaborative and team oriented
High level of proficiency with a variety of hand tools
High school diploma

$24 - $31 an hour

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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