Facilities Specialist

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

The Facilities Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure within commercial, industrial, laboratory, or manufacturing environments. This role provides technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, fire protection, utility, and Building Automation System (BAS) operations to ensure facility systems perform safely, efficiently, and reliably. The Facilities Specialist develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs, monitors equipment performance, leads troubleshooting and repair efforts, manages vendor activities, and supports capital projects and facility upgrades.

The role requires a highly skilled and self‑motivated professional capable of balancing hands‑on maintenance responsibilities with technical planning, project coordination, and operational support.

Facility Operations & System Reliability
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot facility utility and building systems including: HVAC equipment and controls, Electrical distribution systems, Plumbing systems, Fire protection systems, Lighting systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Compressed air systems

Utility infrastructure. Conduct regular shift rounds and facility inspections to identify issues, verify equipment performance, and maintain operational reliability. Monitor equipment conditions and take corrective actions to prevent failures and unplanned downtime. Support business continuity through proactive maintenance and responsiveness to operational concerns.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Create and maintain maintenance procedures, inspection routes, and equipment‑specific task lists. Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities for reliability improvements. Recommend maintenance strategy modifications to optimize asset lifecycle performance and reduce maintenance costs. Ensure timely execution and completion of assigned preventive maintenance activities.

Building Automation Systems & Utility Monitoring
- Monitor and respond to Building Automation System (BAS) alarms and system notifications. Evaluate equipment operational trends and optimize system performance. Monitor utility consumption including:
Electricity, Water, Natural Gas, Compressed Air, Steam and Heating Systems (where applicable), Identify opportunities for energy conservation, sustainability improvements, and operational efficiencies. Recommend initiatives to reduce operating costs while maintaining system reliability.

CMMS Administration & Documentation
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and findings within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Analyze maintenance history and recommend updates to preventive maintenance programs and equipment records. Maintain accurate technical documentation including:
Equipment specifications, Maintenance histories

P&IDs, Single‑line electrical diagrams, Calibration records, Operating procedures, Preventive maintenance schedules. Ensure facility records remain current, organized, and audit‑ready.

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Technical trade school certification, vocational education, apprenticeship training, or related post‑secondary education preferred. Additional coursework in facilities management, engineering technology, building systems, or industrial maintenance is highly desirable.

Business Experience

(prior years work/related experience)

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in…