Regional Facilities Specialist

The Regional Facilities Specialist under general supervision, assist and guides facility maintenance teams to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of building and facility equipment, fixtures, and systems. Typically performs work in several of the common maintenance trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and/or machine & equipment repair.

• Assist in the development and organization of preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities.
• Coordinate construction projects, remodels, and other special projects.
• Assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
• Attend, conduct, and participate in professional group meetings with Facilities Manager, Maintenance Leads and others as needed.
• Complete mentorship program and act as Maintenance Mentor for On-the-Job Training (OJT) as needed
• Provide Maintenance Lead coverage and support at program when needed.
• Maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance Coordinate with contractors in providing services.
• Investigate facility-related complaints, documents, concerns, and report to Regional Facilities Manager.
• Conduct inspections at various program locations on a monthly, quarterly, or as needed basis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Identify, test, report and submit recommendations for any maintenance work necessary to prevent issues or deficiencies relating to facilities, machinery and equipment found during routine inspection.
• Coordinate and/or supervise plumbing, electrical or AC/Cooling issues and repairs.
• Uses approved estimate or project scope of work to ensure repairs and/or projects are completed in conformance to approved estimate or project.
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, and team members in support of facility initiatives, work requests, or other duties as assigned in a professional and team-oriented manner.
• Coordinates multiple projects (such as facility repairs, structural modifications & maintenance projects) with efficiency and proficiency in meeting timelines and schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Able to work with constant change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Available to visit programs based on program needs and scheduled visits.

• High school diploma, minimum of five (5) years of experience with commercial and residential facility repairs, projects, and maintenance experience.
• Experience of operations, services, and activities of a facilities management program, including the materials, methods, terminology, equipment, safety measures, proper tool usage, repair, and construction of buildings, machinery, and systems such as those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Experience with office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word, excel, and databases.
• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Understanding of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written.
• Demonstrated ability to manage construction projects.
• Local travel to programs required 75-80% of time and long-distance travel as needed.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

• Certifications in
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Asbestos
  • HVAC

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.