Facilities Specialist

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$23.00/hr - $26.00/hr

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Job Title: Facilities Specialist

Location: Chicago Loop – Right by Ogilvie Train Station

Compensation: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour (100% onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well‑established financial services organization located in downtown Chicago. Our client offers a professional, fast‑paced environment and a polished office setting that provides strong resume‑building experience.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Facilities Specialist to support day‑to‑day building operations during a temporary leave coverage. This role focuses on facilities coordination, vendor management, space planning support, and responding to internal service requests. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of urgency, excellent customer service, and comfort working with facilities technology systems in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate office moves, space changes, and furniture reconfigurations to support business needs
• Manage and close facilities‑related work orders while ensuring timely resolution
• Partner with vendors and service providers to schedule, monitor, and complete facilities work
• Track space utilization, equipment, and changes within facilities management systems
• Review office spaces regularly to identify maintenance issues and ensure standards are met
• Support construction or renovation projects by tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Respond to internal help desk requests and elevate issues when appropriate
• Assist with invoice review, purchasing, and documentation related to facilities services
• Maintain accurate floor plans, reports, and facilities‑related records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress, or equivalent practical experience
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, building operations, or property management
• Prior experience managing facilities requests and working with external vendors
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to interpret basic construction or space planning drawings
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, professional environment
• Customer‑service mindset with a proactive and solutions‑oriented approach
• Temporary assignment lasting approximately 4 weeks
• Start date targeted for January

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.