Facilities Specialist

Vernon Hills, IL 60069

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: Dj52697896 Compensation: $73000-75000 / year

Job Description


Title: Facilities Specialist 

Location: Vernon Hills, IL 

Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Job Summary: 
The Facilities Specialist will have responsibility for overseeing the preventative and daily maintenance of the facility. Identify routine maintenance and repairs for the building regarding heating & cooling systems, electrical systems, plumbing, roofing, structural repair, generator, landscaping, and office equipment.  


Job Duties:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility. 
  • Vendor management for all maintenance contracts and sourcing 
  • Liaison with General Contractors any building construction.  
  • Maintain a schedule of all routine maintenance tasks.
  • Obtain bids and proposals for office/warehouse equipment, furniture, building materials, and other miscellaneous materials and services. 
  • Assist in negotiations and vendor selection for various equipment/office purchases.
  • Coordinate vendor contracts for lawn care, heating & cooling systems, professional cleaning, office equipment, snow removal, generator, electrical, etc. Continually take contracts out to bid to ensure cost-effective services. 
  • Coordinate office moves and changes with various departments.
  • Maintain adequate supplies for the building operations. 
  • Manage sprinkler testing and keep facilities up to fire department code. 
  • Conducts routine facility inspections. 
  • Maintain/Track/update Certificates of Insurance for all vendors.
  • Coordinate maintenance and care of pond and atrium. 
  • Make recommendations for improvements.
  • Rent equipment for events and set up.

Qualifications:
  • High school education or equivalent. 
  • Prior building maintenance experience a must. 
  • Operational knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, RTUs, building automation control systems and other miscellaneous mechanical and electrical systems
  • Must possess strong organizational skills, as well as oral and written skills.
  • Knowledge of office procedures and practices.  
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 
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