Area Facilities Operations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description/Job Summary:

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Area Facilities Operations Specialist in Kings Point, NY. The Area Facilities Operations Specialist shall assist the Project Manager & Customer with the execution and implementation of a multi-faceted, comprehensive, operations & maintenance program to ensure the buildings and grounds are properly monitored and maintained to meet the functional, appearance, safety, security, and environmental standards.

• Support Project Manager with submission of accurate & timely contractual deliverables.
• Assist Project Manager & customer in implementing corrective actions, repair, and maintenance.
• Assist the Project Manager & customer in tracking project status, performing inspections, providing documentation, and verifying completion of projects or work orders.
• Identify, document, and report all physical building deficiencies, followed by a recommendation for repair.
• Create/update project schedules.
• Assist with weekly facility inspections and checklists.
• May perform assessments to identify, document and recommend additional facility maintenance requirements.
• Monitor physical and functional condition of building systems.
• Initiation of Work Order requests and criteria/objectives for maintenance and repair, input into Maximo/Work Order System.
• Planning, coordination and quality assurance requirements and specifications for service contract support of facility repairs.
• Coordinate and participate in occupational health and safety inspections.
• Maintain environmental compliance.
• Documentation, checklists, schedules, and reports.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Detailed knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, interiors, and roofing systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize effectively in order meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Familiarity with standard CMMS systems, estimating tools, and Microsoft Suite.
• Must always be able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be asked to drive for several hours each day during the course of site inspections.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum three (3) years of experience;
• Five (5) plus years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to successfully pass government background investigation/clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License.