Facilities Services Assistant

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Facilities Services Assistant to join our Chicago, IL office. The Facilities Services Assistant (FSA) is responsible for the daily general Chicago office maintenance, including, but not limited to, serving as the initial contact for employees with facilities‑related issues; coordinating repair and maintenance with vendors and building management;

coordinating furniture and supply orders; and operating the mailroom and copy center. This person also provides general office support and collaborates on special projects as needed, consistently demonstrating high‑quality customer service and adherence to the Firm’s standards.

• Monitor maintenance needs and action requests.
• Liaise with building management on all facilities‑related issues to ensure efficient, cost‑effective, and timely solutions; escalate internally as needed.
• Communicate general office notifications (e.g., window cleaning, alarm testing, elevator issues) provided by the landlord.
• Coordinate on‑site needs with building management, including contractor and vendor compliance with building regulations (proofs of insurance, access requests, notifications, and approvals for management and security teams).
• Coordinate all service providers and service calls; provide on‑site oversight when required.
• Participate in the vendor selection and vetting process for the Chicago office.
• Verify vendor invoices for approval; track and follow up on invoice disputes.
• Schedule repairs and services to ensure clean and safe furniture and equipment year‑round; recommend additions or replacements as needed.
• Request, track, and administer building‑issued s cards and Brattle security cards for employees, visitors, and temps, including deactivation for departing employees.
• Assist the BSSM with Emergency Response and evacuation planning.
• Support real estate efforts including space remodels, office moves, and furniture/workstation installations.
• Serve as first point of contact for visitors and employees.
• Order catering for office events, meetings, and clients; maintain pantry inventory of snacks and beverages.
• Provide basic IT support as needed.
• Ensure overall readiness and cleanliness of general office space, including common areas and conference rooms; support catering set‑up and break‑down.
• Brew and replenish fresh coffee throughout the day.
• Participate in new hire orientation by providing welcome materials, conducting office tours, and ensuring workstations and equipment are ready.
• Perform copying, binding, faxing, scanning, and materials distribution.
• Distribute mail and packages; maintain postage machine; order and restock postage supplies.
• Set up meetings, including initiating or accepting video conferences, logging into Zoom, preparing materials, and supporting catering needs.
• Support marketing initiatives such as client mailings and holiday cards as directed.

• High School Diploma required; two (2) years facilities/office experience in an office setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word required.
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude required.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced office environment.
• Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt easily to change as expected.
• Requires the lifting of boxes and moving of furniture up to 40 lbs.
• Perform duties of a confidential nature.

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in Chicago, IL is $55,000–$65,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

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