Brief Overview of PositionWayfair's Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home by curating our portfolio of furniture, décor, housewares, and home improvement categories into one store- come be a part of it! We are seeking a Facilities Associate to help launch all facilities components and functions in the very first physical retail store. What You'll Do: -Work independently and with little to no supervision to troubleshoot conveyor material handling systems, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire protection systems. -Operates floor sweeper / scrubber to maintain facility floor. -General building maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry and painting. -Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established OSHA and Wayfair safety policies and procedures. -Conduct daily/weekly preventative maintenance and completes daily log sheet. -Perform pre-operation checklist and verify all safety devices are functional at all times. -Maintain a clean and safe work area. -Complete work orders, records, logs and other written or computer-based documents. -Perform other job-related duties as directed by Manager/Supervisor.   LocationWilmette, IL Essential Functions• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic carpentry and maintenance experience including carpentry, painting, plumbing.• Experience safely using warehouse equipment such as order pickers, pallet jacks, forklifts and aerial lifts.• Proficient using hand and power tools and computers to perform required duties.• Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work scheduled & unscheduled overtime.• Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl and reach, engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists and stand and walk for long periods.• Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs unassisted.• Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and unlit.• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and take direction.• Must be a safety conscious, motivated, detail oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude.   Experience Qualifications• 1-3 years Facilities Maintenance Required • Experience in retail Preferred Skills and Abilities• Reading Blueprints (Medium proficiency)• Knowledge of HVAC systems (Medium proficiency)• Troubleshoot all systems (Medium proficiency)• Communication skills (Medium proficiency)• Problem solving (Medium proficiency)• Knowledge of plumbing and wiring (Medium proficiency)• Preventative maintenance (Medium proficiency)• Attention to detail (Medium proficiency)• Electrical systems (Medium proficiency)• Time management (Medium proficiency)   Physical Demands• Stationary Position - Constantly • Move/Traverse - Constantly • Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely • Transport/Lifting - Constantly (75lbs)• Transport/Carrying - Constantly (75lbs)• Exerting Force/Pushing - Constantly (75lbs)• Exerting Force/Pulling - Constantly (75lbs) • Ascend/Descend - Constantly • Balancing - Constantly • Position Self/Stooping - Constantly • Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly • Position Self/Crouching - Constantly • Position Self/Crawling - Constantly • Reaching - Constantly • Handling - Constantly • Grasping - Constantly • Feeling - Constantly • Communicate/Talking - Constantly • Communicate/Hearing - Frequently • Repetitive Motions - Constantly • Coordination - Constantly   About the CompanyWayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home and certified top places to work ( Fortune 500 Company; The Boston Globe--Top places to work; Fortune World's most admired companies--2019; Built In--2019 Best places to work (Boston); Certified--Great Place to Work 2018-2019)! Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. Wayfair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Need Assistance? For more information about applying for a career at Wayfair, visit our FAQ page here.

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Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

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