Powell’s Books - Facilities Lead

Powell’s Books, the largest independent bookseller in the world, is seeking a Facilities Lead.

The Facilities Lead works and communicates across departments and locations to coordinate facilities projects and responses to maintenance requests. They will oversee the response and handling of facilities work via JIRA, and will coordinate the day-to-day work assignments for the facilities team. They will take a leadership role in evaluating projects and determining if outside resources are needed, and in scheduling and monitoring preventative maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively prioritize projects in a rapidly changing environment.

Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4pm.

Compensation is $19.00 per hour or more, depending on experience.

Powell’s Books is known worldwide as a premier independent bookstore and an icon in the Portland community. We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.

Powell’s offers an extensive benefits package including:

Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)

401(k) savings plan

Education benefit

Childcare subsidy

Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings

Book borrowing privileges

If you’re interested in applying for this position, and to see a full job description, please click on the link to our Career website: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWELLS&cws=39&rid=1436

Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you’re interested in the position. As this is a lead position, please include relevant leadership and training experience from any current or former job, at Powell’s or elsewhere, in your cover letter.

The closing date for this position is Sunday, July 7th, 2024.