Facilities Maintenance Technician

About the Company

We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore.

The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis.

Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Tesla, Apple, Virgin Orbit, Astra, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, New Relic, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries.

About the Job

We are building a core technology designed to operate in the harshest, most unpredictable environments on Earth: the world’s oceans. Delivering on this mission requires not only elite engineering talent but also a work environment that runs smoothly, scales intelligently, and frees our team to focus on solving impossibly hard problems.

We are looking for a reliable and skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the day-to-day upkeep of an active facility. This is a steady-state role focused on keeping the site safe, functional, and well-maintained - handling routine maintenance, minor repairs, and the essential day-to-day work that keeps facility operations reliable and uninterrupted. You'll work across a variety of tasks and systems, so range matters, but so does consistency and attention to detail.

This role supports a mixed office and light industrial environment with active daily operations, shared workspaces, and evolving operational needs. The work is highly hands-on and operational, requiring both technical maintenance capability and responsiveness to employee and facility needs.

You're the person who notices something is off before anyone else reports it. You close out tickets thoroughly with clear notes, communicate proactively when something is outside your scope, and take pride in a facility that functions the way it's supposed to. The work is varied and highly operational - adaptability matters. Some days may focus on preventive maintenance and repairs, while others may involve workspace resets, operational support, or rapid-response facility issues during high-intensity work periods.

Responsibilities

Facility Operations & Infrastructure

• Perform routine corrective maintenance across the facility, including minor repairs to fixtures, furniture, hardware, and light mechanical and electrical systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, and equipment servicing activities to maximize reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support the safe operation of building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and compressed air, escalating to vendors or specialists when issues exceed scope.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on plumbing systems including fixtures, valves, toilets, drains, water heaters, and leak investigations.
• Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs including lighting, receptacles, switches, breakers, motors, disconnects, and low-voltage control systems within applicable licensing and scope limitations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems including pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, motors, gearboxes, belts, bearings, chains, and drive components.
• Support pneumatic and compressed air systems including regulators, valves, filters, air dryers, and distribution equipment.
• Monitor infrastructure reliability and flag emerging issues before they become larger problems.
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, roof-mounted equipment, utility infrastructure, and facility support systems.
• Identify developing equipment failures through observation, inspection, and troubleshooting; recommend corrective actions before operational impact occurs.
• Assist with asset tracking and equipment support as directed by facilities leadership.
• Support installation, relocation, assembly, and commissioning of facility equipment, workstations, storage systems, and operational infrastructure.
• Install, adjust, mount, and relocate furniture, shelving, signage, TVs, and equipment as space needs evolve.
• Brace, re-anchor, and inspect racks, lockers, cabinets, and storage systems for continued safety and stability.
• Perform basic fabrication, carpentry, and facility repair work to support maintenance and operational needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work, materials used, outstanding issues, and follow-up actions in ticketing systems.
• Document troubleshooting activities, root causes, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance findings to support long-term facility reliability.
• Respond rapidly to day-to-day employee facility needs, including during high-intensity work periods.
• Ensure a consistent facility experience across sites.

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality and timely completion of work orders
• Proactive identification and resolution of facility issues before escalation
• Safe execution of maintenance and operational tasks
• Clear communication and documentation across facilities workflows
• Consistently organized, functional, and operationally ready workspaces
• Strong partnership with facilities leadership, vendors, and internal teams

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, industrial maintenance, maintenance mechanic, or a comparable skilled trade role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across multiple building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and facility infrastructure systems.
• Comfortable working across a broad mix of tasks - no single specialty, but genuine competence in several.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic and testing equipment; able to select and safely use the right tool for the task.
• Working familiarity with basic electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems sufficient for safe troubleshooting 
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Understanding of safety practices including Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, PPE standards, ladder safety, and safe work practices in active operational environments.
• Ability to regularly lift and move items up to 50 lbs and perform physical work including climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and working in active operational environments.
• Self-directed with strong follow-through - able to manage a work order list and escalate appropriately when needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation; must be insurable to operate a company vehicle if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, pumps, fans, compressors, bearings, drive systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Experience maintaining building infrastructure and facility equipment including pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems, shop equipment, material handling systems, and other operational support equipment.
• Certification or experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other aerial work platforms.
• Familiarity with digital workplace tools including Jira, Slack, Google Workspace, or similar operational systems for day-to-day communication; comfortable documenting work and updating ticket status in real time.
• Experience supporting fast-paced operational environments where responsiveness and adaptability are critical.
• Basic fabrication, carpentry, and facility repair skills.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday during standard business hours
• Occasional early morning, evening, or urgent-response support may be required based on operational needs
• Role may involve supporting multiple nearby sites or locations
• Work includes both indoor operational environments and occasional outdoor tasks
• Use of ladders, lifts, and powered equipment may be required depending on the task

Compensation and Benefits

If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:

• Cash compensation of $34.00 - $48.00 per hour.
• Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation.
• A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
  • Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents)
  • Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long-term financial support if you become disabled)
  • Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA

Location

Our offices, lab, and machine shop are located in Portland, Oregon. This position is on-site.