Facilities Specialist; Waltham, MA)

Job Title:

Facilities Specialist

Location:

Waltham, MA (On-site)

Pay Rate: $30/hr

Schedule:

40 hours/week

We are seeking a Facilities Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure within commercial/industrial environments (including lab/manufacturing settings). This role provides hands-on and technical support across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, fire protection, utilities, and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot building and utility systems, including:
  • HVAC equipment and controls
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Fire protection systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Compressed air systems and utility infrastructure
• Perform regular facility rounds/inspections to verify performance and identify issues early
• Take corrective actions to prevent failures, reduce downtime, and support business continuity

• Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs
• Create and maintain maintenance procedures, inspection routes, and task lists
• Analyze performance data and maintenance history to identify trends and reliability improvements
• Recommend maintenance strategy updates to optimize asset lifecycle and reduce costs

• Monitor/respond to BAS alarms and system notifications
• Evaluate equipment trends and optimize performance
• Monitor utility consumption (electricity, water, natural gas, compressed air, steam/heating where applicable)
• Identify and recommend energy conservation/sustainability initiatives while maintaining reliability

• Document repairs, inspections, and maintenance work in a CMMS/work order system
• Maintain accurate facility documentation (as applicable), including:
  • Equipment specs and maintenance histories
  • P&IDs and single-line electrical diagrams
  • Calibration records, operating procedures, PM schedules
• Keep records organized and audit-ready

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Trade school, vocational training, apprenticeship, or related post‑secondary education (preferred)
• Coursework in facilities management, engineering technology, building systems, or industrial maintenance (strong plus)

• 4+ years in facilities maintenance, building operations, utility systems, industrial maintenance, or similar technical work
• Experience supporting commercial, industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, or institutional facilities (preferred)
• Equivalent combinations of education/training/experience may be considered

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Forklift certification (required or ability to obtain)
• JLG/Aerial lift certification (required or ability to obtain)
• Additional trade/technical certifications (plus)

• Strong working knowledge of: HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, BAS, fire protection, mechanical equipment, utilities
• Ability to read/interpret: blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, equipment specs
• CMMS/work order system experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills

• Frequent standing/walking; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Vision requirements include ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…