Facilities Associate

  • Williams Lea LLC
  • New York, NY
  • 8mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

Pay: $21.00 / hr

Schedule: M-F 10am-7pm

This Facilities Associate position is responsible for handling all day-to-day facilities issues including direct liaison with clients, vendors, security and building management as well as maintaining the overall integrity and operational functionality of the office, including aesthetics.

Job duties

(* denotes an “essential function”)

   *Perform regular inspections of the client space (doors, furniture and fixtures) and escalate to relevant vendors for resolution

   *Respond to employee facility related requests – temperature, parking, etc.

   *Coordinate with Building Management on any issues relating to janitorial services, security, parking, etc.

   Support emergency evacuation plans/fire drills

   Interact with vendors for vending machines, coffee service, Life Safety Equipment, day porter, and other facility related services

   Obtain working knowledge on thermostats, HVAC controls, Fire Controls, Security alarm system

   *Coordinate minor moves

   *Coordinate furniture orders/minor furniture changes

   *Manage building access/badges and internal keys

   *Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of client staff

   *Assist Account Manager/Facilities Manager with overall maintenance of offices and ad hoc/special administrative projects in support of client initiatives

   *Work with manager to update Site Procedures Manual

   *Set tone for the environment by maintaining a positive personality, sense of urgency, independent thinking, self starting and high-spirited “can-do” disposition

Job qualifications

   Minimum of 1 year of work experience in the area field of facilities, property management or building operations

   High School diploma or GED required

   Strong written and verbal skills

   Proven customer service skillset

   Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), including Outlook email and calendar

   Experience in navigating a high-profile, high-paced environment

   Ability to problem solve, rationalize and mitigate/manage obstacles presented

   Self starter, task-oriented leader

   Ability to work overtime as needed

   Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information

   Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and complete projects in a timely manner

   Demonstrate initiative and proactive thinking

   Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere

   Maintain a professional appearance and high level customer service mindset at all times

   Ability to commit and adhere to all client values, principles and procedures