Facilities Assistant

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment that values exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, we invite you to consider joining our Office Services department in our New York office as an Assistant: Facilities.

The Assistant: Facilities supports the New York Office Services team in maintaining office space, fixtures, and furnishings; performing basic handyman and repair work; assisting with relocations and new hire set-ups; conducting daily inspections; and providing departmental support.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions: 

• Performs handyman work including but not limited to carpentry, painting, drywall and plaster repair, miscellaneous electrical work, minor plumbing repairs, door and window repair and the repairs to furniture and finishes
• Keeps building facilities, fixtures and furnishings in satisfactory condition
• Provides office relocations and office set ups for new and lateral hires
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of office space and furnishings, reports areas needing repair and attention
• Performs minor electrical maintenance to include the changing of bulbs, ballast and rewiring of lamps
• Provides back-up support for other jobs within the department and communicates departmental/organizational policies related to facilities work
• Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

Education/Training/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience has been directly related to the functions of the job 

Professional Experience: 

• Previous experience with painting, electrical repairs, office moves, customer service and the use of power tools
• Ability to use and operate all basic carpentry hand, and power tools
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, floor plans, furniture plans and schedules
• Is knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in areas of specialty
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to comply with entering time in DTE and communicating via email
• Ability to operate a Smartphone

Performance Traits:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment 
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
• Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• May require occasional lifting of up to 60 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Able to crawl, bend, stoop, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp
• Able to lift and climb ladders

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request an accommodation related to the application process or interview, please email [email protected]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mayer Brown works with select external search firms that have been vetted against our standards. Firms without a contract or agreement with Mayer Brown are not authorized to represent that they are working with the Firm, nor are they entitled to placement fees. Mayer Brown does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruiters. Submission of an unsolicited CV to Mayer Brown or any of its Partners or employees will not establish any right of priority for the submitting agency.

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Posted Pay Range

The typical pay scale for this position is between USD $53,000.00/Yr. and USD $70,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.