Facilities Specialist
1 day ago
New York
Job Description Job Title: Facilities Specialist Reports To: The Facilities Specialist will report to the Client Services Supervisor, Client Services Manager, or equivalent leadership. Job Overview: The Facilities Specialist is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, safety, and maintenance of the workplace. This role encompasses oversight of building systems, routine inspections, and preventive maintenance in partnership with the union engineer, as well as the execution of light electrical, plumbing, and locksmith tasks. Duties and responsibilities include: Start the day early by opening all floors and ensuring everything is in order. If issues arise, take immediate action, either resolve them internally or call vendors on-site promptly. * Perform daily facilities checks, oversee pantry equipment, adjust temperatures, and conduct light electrical, plumbing, and locksmith tasks. * Monitor and review CCTV footage, inspect fire extinguishers, and serve as fire guard when necessary. * Collaborate with the union engineer on preventive maintenance and complete engineering rounds when required. * Supervise cleaning staff and on-site vendors, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. * Support office operations by managing mailroom functions, furniture installations, equipment repairs, and small projects. * Respond to emergencies 24/7 as part of the escalation team and provide guidance on building policies and procedures. Competencies: • Results-oriented., • Driven by client satisfaction., • Strong integrity, solid business ethics., • Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills., • Excellent English written and oral communication skills., • Expert in customer service skills, professional attitude and appearance., • Good organizational skills., • Ability to maintain confidentiality., • Attention to detail., • Ability to function with a high level of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information., • Able to convey information and ideas through speech in ways that others will understand., • Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences., • Able to speak clearly so listeners understand, identify and understand the speech of another person., • Be personable, articulate, knowledgeable and professional in presenting oneself in a professional setting., • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. Higher level degree preferred in: Facility Management, Business Administration, Information Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar., • 2+ years of facilities or maintenance required., • Previous management, supervisor, or lead experience., • Ability to build business relationships and interact effectively with C level executives., • Solid understanding of selling skills., • Exceptional computer skills., • Industry related experience a plus., • Driven by client satisfaction, with proven track record of diplomacy and ownership., • Strong integrity, solid business ethics., • Strong team approach to account management., • Creative strategic thinking and performance., • Required to maintain an overall professional appearance and attitude., • Fine and/or gross motor skills, including the ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages on a standard wheeled cart with a load capacity of 60 lbs., • Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and/or sit for an extended period of time., • Manual dexterity required for operating office machinery (phone, copy machines, binding equipment, etc.)., • Physically able to talk on the phone and input data simultaneously., • Ability to lift or move 40 lbs. or greater frequently. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay Range$24—$25.25 USD WHAT WE OFFER • Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities!, • Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do!, • We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees!, • Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, Entertainment Discounts, & Paid Time Off. 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