Senior Facilities Technician

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As Penumbra continues to grow, members of the Facilities team play a critical role in maintaining a pleasant and safe working environment for all employees by overseeing building repairs and maintenance. We are seeking a Senior Facilities Technician that will be responsible for performing and, at times, leading the general repair and maintenance of the company’s facilities and grounds with minimal direction or instruction from the supervisor. They will coordinate the work of service providers such as janitorial and cleaning services, plumbing services, and other facilities-related vendors as needed.  Penumbra is positioned in a large sprawling facility.

What You'll Work On

  • Perform regular checks and preventive maintenance on facilities-related equipment and systems, including but not limited to generators, HVAC, water filtration, electrical distribution, and data systems.
  • Respond to scheduled and unscheduled service and repair requests, including, but not limited to HVAC, plumbing and electrical issues.
  • Repair, patch and paint walls and doors and trim.
  • Respond to requests for facilities-related equipment and supplies such as whiteboards, chairs, file cabinets, office supplies, copier paper, copier toner, etc.
  • Work with local vendors and janitorial on mandated recycle program.
  • Review Facilities Technician’s and Janitors’ work, including the ordering of supplies as needed.
  • Build or repair cubicles and desks when required.
  • Assist with employee and department moves including but not limited to moving personal items in moving bins, desk setup, double checking setup completion, double checking printers and shred bins are ready for use and reporting completion of moves in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with other support departments (HR, IT, Security, Equipment Maintenance, Industrial Engineers) to ensure production and office staff experience minimal to zero downtime due to repairs.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently as well as within a team and coordinate the work of others where needed.
  • Help and give guidance to other team members on tasks or repairs where they may be lacking knowledge.
  • Comply with state’s general industry safety orders that apply to facilities-related activities, including safe work practices and personal protection, fire protection, lock out – tag out, hazardous materials, material handling and movement, ladder safety, and other safety requirements.

    • What You Bring

  • High School diploma with 5+ years of experience in facility maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and related systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools, ability to work on a ladder
  • Working knowledge of standard office tools and MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Knowledge of state’s general industry safety orders that apply to facilities-related activities
  • Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, ability to communicate with all employees, contractors and suppliers
  • Ability to comprehend the English language sufficient to understand information such as labels and instructions, receive job assignments and communicate progress and/or completion of assignment
  • Ability to work independently, while effectively organizing and prioritizing work, as well as coordinating the work of others as needed


    • Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. 

    What We Offer:
    • A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded
    • The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases
    • A generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) match; and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
     
    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
     
    PENUMBRA, INC.
    Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
    As of October 14, 2022
    Penumbra, Inc. has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. Employee diversity has been and will continue to be pivotal to our Company's success. Penumbra recognizes that diversity and inclusion in the workplace enhance employee engagement and stimulate innovation. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that:
    a)Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    b)All other personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs and recall from layoffs, access to training and education are administered without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

    c)Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have: (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity or (4) exercised any other right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

    I have appointed Sharon Hughes to take on the responsibilities of EEO Coordinator. The EEO Coordinator and those designated will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. As part of that responsibility, the EEO Coordinator will periodically analyze the Company's personnel actions and their effects to ensure compliance with our equal employment policy and administer the audit and reporting system.

    If you, as one of our employees or as an applicant for employment, have any questions about this policy or would like to view portions of the Affirmative Action Plan, please contact Ines Kramer during regular business hours. This is also a reminder that employees may update their disability status at any time by completing the voluntary self- identification of disability form on UKG Pro (found in the Private Info tab).

    I have reviewed and fully endorse our Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program. Thank you for your continued assistance and support of our shared objective of equal employment opportunity for all.

    Adam Elsesser
    Chief Executive Officer

    If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra’s Privacy Notice for California Residents.