Job Description
Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Workplace Services Technician!
About the role
The Workplace Services Technician will perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks to support the functionality, safety, and comfort of the workplace. Collaborating with Corporate Services and Workplace Experience vendors and Property Management teams, this role ensures smooth and efficient facilities operations.
What you will do
- Coordinate, execute, and track work orders for furniture assembly, workplace changes, and repairs, while providing hands-on support for office moves, and space reconfigurations.
- Perform general handyman duties including minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs, patching and painting walls, hanging artwork or whiteboards, and installing fixtures.
- Performs workplace and furniture repairs and removals. This will involve assessing damage, coordinating with repair technicians or vendors, and ensuring that the necessary repairs are carried out promptly. In the case of furniture removal, coordinates the logistics and disposal process in compliance with Symetra’s sustainability initiatives.
- Respond to urgent maintenance requests and troubleshoot issues to minimize disruption to workplace operations.
- Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and proactively address issues, ensuring that all workspaces are tidy and furniture is in place.
- Perform functionality checks on reservable desk equipment to verify operational status and ensure all components meet performance standards.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in good working order, clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure safe work practices are followed.
- Assist with occasional Event Center furniture set up as needed.
Why work at Symetra
“I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer
"I am grateful to be here and I know how blessed I am to work for a company that truly cares about me as a person". - Nancy R., Sr. Investment Fund Analyst
What we offer you
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Hourly Range: $24.62 – $41.04 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs