Facilities Associate

$25.00 per hour

The hourly rate is a fixed entry rate for this position and applies to all new hires. While our system may display a pay range, this role's starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy.

NOTE:

The hourly rate is a fixed entry rate for this position and applies to all new hires. While our system may display a pay range, this role's starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy.

$25.00 per hour

NOTE:

The hourly rate is a fixed entry rate for this position and applies to all new hires. While our system may display a pay range, this role's starting rate is non-negotiable. Future pay increases are determined by performance, growth, and time in role, in accordance with our compensation policy.

Wayfair is reimagining the home shopping experience and our store environments play a major part in bringing that vision to life. As a Facilities Associate, you'll be on the front lines of keeping our physical retail location safe, clean, and running smoothly. From fixing a leaky faucet to supporting preventative maintenance on equipment, your work will directly support the comfort and safety of both customers and team members.

If you love working with your hands, solving problems, and making spaces shine, this role is for you.

• Fix What Needs Fixing:
  Perform general maintenance tasks across plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical systems. You're the go-to for keeping our space functional and polished.
• Troubleshoot with Confidence:
  Work independently to identify and resolve issues with material handling systems and facility equipment. Little supervision, big impact.
• Keep It Clean:
  Operate floor sweepers and scrubbers to maintain a clean and safe environment throughout the store.
• Stay Safety-First:
  Handle hazardous materials in line with OSHA standards and Wayfair protocols. Follow lockout/tagout procedures and complete all safety checklists with care.
• Track It All:
  Complete daily logs, inspection reports, and documentation for work orders using written or computer-based systems.
• Maintain With Intention:
  Conduct preventative maintenance across building systems and safety devices, you'll help us prevent problems before they start.
• Support Store Operations:
  Be available to assist with additional job duties as needed by your manager or supervisor, always ready to lend a hand where it's needed most.

• Hands-On
  
  Experience:
  
  1-3 years in facilities maintenance or general building operations (required). Retail facilities experience is a plus.
• Mechanical Know-How:
  Confidence working with hand and power tools, interpreting blueprints, and navigating HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to troubleshoot and resolve facilities issues with a calm, methodical approach.
• Equipment Proficiency:
  Comfortable using pallet jacks, forklifts, order pickers, and aerial lifts - safely and efficiently.
• Physical Readiness:
  Able to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted, climb ladders, bend, stretch, and stand or walk for long periods in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Schedule Flexibility:
  Willingness to work variable hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional unscheduled overtime.
• Safety Mindset:
  Always alert, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a secure environment for everyone on-site.

• Physical Activity:
  Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, and crawling.
• Mobility & Movement:
  Frequent stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day.
• Lifting Ability:
  Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs independently on a regular basis. Some projects may involve heavier items, which must be managed with proper assistance or equipment.
• Vision Requirements:
  Includes close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Temper…