Facilities Associate

Facilities Associate

Joining a new Wayfair store launch means being part of something special from Day 1. During the first several weeks, you will work alongside the team to help set up, organize, and prepare the store for opening, which will look different from your long term day to day responsibilities. This hands on, team first experience helps bring our store to life and sets us up for success once we open our doors to the community and our customers.

Overview:

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.

You'll Thrive in this Role if You Have:

• 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.

Additional Physical and Environmental Requirements :

• 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.
• Temperature Flexibility:
  Comfortable in environments with…