Area Facilities Operations Specialist

The Building People, LLC has an open position for a full‑time Area Facilities Operations Specialist located in El Monte, CA or Encino, CA.

• Weekly facility inspections and checklists.
• Perform assessments to identify, document and recommend additional facility maintenance requirements.
• Identify, document, and report all physical building deficiencies, followed by a recommendation for repair.
• Assist the customer with design reviews on major/minor construction, renovation, and repair projects.
• Document, advise and inform customer and tenants on matters pertaining to their site (e.g., improper use of the property, unit housekeeping problems, pending repairs and upcoming construction projects).
• Assist the Government in tracking project status, performing inspections, providing documentation, and verifying completion of projects or work orders.
• Monitor physical and functional condition of building systems.
• Identify and report deficiencies.
• Initiate work order requests and criteria/objectives for maintenance and repair, input into CSS.
• Plan, coordinate and ensure quality per specifications for service contract support of facility repairs.
• Coordinate and participate in occupational health and safety inspections.
• Prepare, review and submit energy efficiency and sustainable practices/recommendations.
• Promote energy conservation and awareness.
• Assist customer in implementing corrective actions, repair, and maintenance.
• Maintain environmental compliance.
• Monitor and inspect life safety, physical security and fire prevention requirements; address deficiencies if required.
• Documentation, checklists, and reports.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem‑solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyze market and competition; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

* This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

• 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 to 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.

Regularly required to sit and talk or hear; frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; may be asked to drive for several hours each day during site inspections.

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; occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Five (5) plus years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Current favorable, or eligible for a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) clearance, in accordance with AR 38067.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

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