Facilities Coordinator

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:  

The Workplace team is seeking a motivated teammate to support daily and large-scale projects at Planet. 

Planet’s culture ties heavily to our physical office, our “mothership,”  and keeping it running smoothly will be your job! Sitting in the People/Experience team, this role is responsible for the upkeep of our working environment, ensuring our home is always clean, safe, secure and agile.  (We’ve learned a lot during covid and being flexible in our office environment is a must! )  In addition to keeping the facility in tip-top order, you also liaise with our manufacturing floor to help keep them on schedule and adjust to build needs as necessary .

The ideal candidate balances technical maintenance with excellent customer services and has a passion for efficient procedures and policies. Your personal motto is to be “proactive and not reactive,” and you pride yourself on handling multiple concerns at once, all while being composed in pressure situations.  

This is an in-office role,  Monday through Friday, 8 hours daily. Resume + cover letter both required when applying, thank you! 

Impact You’ll Own:

• Facilities maintenance, including consistent maintenance schedule of all facilities systems,  office and space planning, security, cleanliness and safety.
• Vendor management, inclusive of onsite coordination and guidance for all contractors in plant systems, including temperature and air control,  janitorial, security, catering, etc.
• Proactively engage with multiple departments, define current and upcoming needs, including space planning, and facilitate cross-team support. 
• Keep Planet fully stocked of inventory, supplies, equipment, and food & beverage.
• Front desk reception duties, including coordinating in-office employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries (as needed, on-call).
• Other duties as the role evolves.

What You Bring:

• Able to perform basic mechanical repairs and troubleshoot steps.
• Willingness to learn new systems and operating procedures (software and mechanical). 
• Implement existing procedures and protocols, observe and offer suggestions on improving upon them for efficiency and productivity.
• Strong prioritization skills, able to quickly shift gears and comfortable shuffling priorities as needs change.
• Outstanding observational skills (watch, observe, learn, report), communication skills (to comprehend and give instructions) and organizational skills (create and keep deadlines, manage appointments, make yearly maintenance schedules). 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted, comfortably climb ladders (10’)

What Makes You Stand Out:

• An appreciation of humankind, including understanding ways to express and communicate with a variety of people.  (We are all in this together).
• Customer service heart with a thick skin and a strong backbone.
• You want to help make the office a better place, but not at the expense of mother earth or our principles.
• Willingness to ask questions, have a keen sense of curiosity, and lean on and learn from your teammates.
• Spanish speaker a plus.

An average day in the life includes:

• On-call for maintenance issues: replacing lights, fixing water machine, change kegs for cold-brew and kombucha
• Coordinate with janitorial team for cleaning needs
• Daily sweep of HQ, ensuring we are compliant with all safety standards
• Escort any onsite vendors including pest control, laundry, food service, and supplies
• Review of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting and general upkeep, coordinating any maintenance issues as needed
• Connect with security team, surveying any overnight concerns and establishing priorities for next day
• Coordinate with greater workplace/experience team to cover front desk or assist in any large guest events

Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
• Flexible Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Offsites and Happy Hours
• Volunteering Benefits

Some Press About Us: 

Our CEO, Will Marshall featured on TED and featured in a Planet Blog

“Planet: Bringing Space Back Down to Earth”

Tiny, privately owned satellites are changing how we view the Earth features in NBC News

“Planet And Rocket Lab Create Mission Patch To Honor Women In Aerospace” —Planet Blog

Why we care so much about Belonging. 

We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. 

EEO statement:

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 

Accommodations:

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the interview process, please call Planet's front office at 669-214-9404 or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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