Senior Facilities Specialist

Role Summary

The primary focus for this position is to identify and troubleshoot site Facilities related issues, provide repair vendor oversight/management/coordination when necessary, and ensure the maintenance and repairs for Lexington campus are followed through with from start to finish. This position will be the primary contact for all vendor contacts for emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance. As a member of the Facilities Team, provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and procedures to meet the goals of the company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and executing maintenance of systems and mechanical equipment under vendor contracts under the direction of Facilities Managers campuswide
• Collaborating with all internal stakeholders when repair/maintenance involves multiple department coordination
• Track short-term improvements and maintenance in coordination with the building management team
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facility building systems (e.g., HVAC, alarms and system failures)
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships under the direction of the Facilities Manager
• Responsible for daily communication with facilities manager and facilities team
• Monitor and respond to BAS and Alarm monitoring systems campuswide
• Responsible for performing building maintenance walks, submitting/completing work requests, and performing work to keep campus upkeep
• Participation in On-Call rotation coverage
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required. Certificate program for Facilities preferred
• 4+ years of experience in Facilities maintenance & vendor oversight required
• Experience with MEP troubleshooting
• Familiarity with BMS & CMMS programs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Experience working around active science & lab environments a plus; but not required
• Ability to comply with laboratory safety guidelines
• High attention to detail
• Computer skills, basic knowledge of Outlook & Microsoft applications (word, excel, etc.)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work occasional off-hours for functional lab/business accommodations
• Time-management skills; maintenance experience; familiarity with upkeep and prioritization within a multi-building footprint

Education

• High School diploma/GED required. Certificate program for Facilities preferred

Skills

• MEP troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Additional Requirements

• 0-10% overnight travel required
• Ability to climb ladders, utilize basic hand/power tools, sit/stand/crouch for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift 0-60 lbs