Facilities Assistant

? New York, NY | Facilities Assistant | Elite Global Law Firm

Plona Partners is conducting a search on behalf of an elite, globally recognized law firm for a Facilities Assistant to join its New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced facilities environment and wants to build their career within one of the world's most sophisticated professional services organizations.

? Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York City

? Salary: $43,200 – $65,000

? Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday

⏰ Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

? Environment: Large-scale, premier law firm office

The Opportunity

The Facilities Assistant will support the day-to-day operation and upkeep of a nearly 500,000-square-foot New York office, working closely with Facilities leadership and supporting attorneys and professional staff throughout the firm.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing offices and workspaces for new hires, departures, and internal moves

• Monitoring and responding to internal facilities requests

• Coordinating HVAC, lighting, maintenance, and building-related service requests

• Setting up spaces for meetings, events, trials, and hearings

• Moving, assembling, and adjusting office furniture

• Maintaining clean, organized, and professional common areas and workspaces

• Conducting regular floor walks and identifying maintenance needs

• Assisting with office moves, packing, furniture repairs, and special projects

• Working directly with attorneys, staff, building management, and Facilities leadership

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be dependable, organized, service-oriented, and comfortable working in a physical, hands-on environment.

✓ High school diploma or equivalent required

✓ Prior facilities experience is a plus

✓ Strong customer service and communication skills

✓ Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

✓ Comfortable working in a fast-paced professional setting

✓ Basic Microsoft Office experience beneficial

✓ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays when business needs require