Facilities Specialist - Limited Term Agreement

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Facilities Specialist . With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Facilities Specialist reports to the Facilities Assistant Manager. The primary functions of this position include: Serving as the primary point of contact for University Building tenants, contractors, and external customers – delivering outstanding service while coordinating maintenance and repairs with minimal disruption Performing building inspections, submitting and tracking work orders, and ensuring completed work meets quality and safety standards Managing scheduling of Town rental spaces, including room setup/teardown and AV support for meetings and events Maintaining facility records including maintenance logs, service agreements, and inventory; ordering supplies as needed Programming badge access and door overrides for events and special schedules, and providing general administrative support to the Facilities Management team. For a full list of duties, please review the job description. *This position is a benefitted, Limited Term Agreement and is funded through June 30, 2027. It may be eligible for renewal based on need and performance in the role. Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Posting Closes: July 19, 2026 Tentative In-Person Interviews: The week of July 27, 2026 Tentative Start Date: August 17, 2026 You're someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly — and you genuinely enjoy being the person others rely on when something needs to get done. You're organized and detail-oriented enough to stay on top of work orders, schedules, and records, but also comfortable jumping up from your desk to troubleshoot an AV issue or walk a contractor through a space. You communicate with ease across all kinds of people — tenants, vendors, and Town staff alike — and you understand that responsive, professional service is its own form of facilities maintenance. At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred Four years of experience working with contractors, vendors, and related support providers in a facility maintenance setting preferred; any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered Valid Arizona Driver's License required This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen. This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in an on-site, mixed indoor-outdoor (building and grounds) environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason. To view the slide show presentation above, click here. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town-of-Gilbert