Facilities Specialist

Description

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 annually 

Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Manhattan, KS (onsite) - This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work environments 

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with a 10% company contribution
• Paid leave, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and six weeks of parental leave
• Tuition assistance and a $300 annual wellness reimbursement
• A flexible work environment that values your personal and professional growth

About the Position

At the Edge District Office Park, we believe that well-maintained spaces create exceptional experiences for tenants, visitors, and our team. We're looking for a Facilities Specialist who brings a proactive mindset, hands-on expertise, and a commitment to high standards. If you take pride in your work, enjoy variety in your day, and know what it takes to keep buildings, grounds, and systems operating at their best, this could be the perfect fit. In this role, you'll be the go-to for daily facility operations, preventative maintenance, and on-the-spot problem solving. You'll help ensure our office park is safe, clean, efficient, and welcoming at all times both behind the scenes and in the spotlight.

What You'll Do

1. Support facility operations for buildings, grounds, and equipment within the Edge District Office Park. Monitor, operate, and maintain building mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
2. Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance of all major mechanical systems, including HVAC, elevators, fire suppression systems, electrical infrastructure, and restaurant equipment.
3. In collaboration with service providers, coordinate landscaping activities, including mowing, weeding, irrigation, snow removal, and water conservation practices to provide a clean, safe, and attractive environment.
4. Conduct daily inspections of facilities and grounds to identify and address improvements, ensuring all areas are consistently maintained to high standards through routine upkeep, including wall repairs and painting, fixture maintenance, ceiling tile replacement, and grease trap servicing.
5. Maintain and service all off-road company vehicles to ensure reliability and safety.
6. Address all facilities-related issues reported by employees or tenants by logging, prioritizing, and resolving requests through the designated ticketing system. Provide regular updates and confirm resolutions with stakeholders.
7. Coordinate logistics for building security including installation, maintenance, and oversight of physical locks, access control systems, digital surveillance, and fire alarm systems.
8. Manage parking coordination for all lots within the Edge District Office Park during game days and special events, ensuring orderly and efficient use of space.

Requirements

• Two years’ professional experience in facility maintenance of multiple buildings and grounds care
• Thorough understanding of HVAC operations including heating, cooling, ventilation, and air quality control, with the ability to analyze system data and optimize performance
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve successful outcomes
• Skilled in operating standard office equipment and computers, with experience of Microsoft Office software and building operations systems
• Must be available during regular business hours to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders

What we want:

• Experience interpreting service contracts and construction documents
• Good organizational and administrative skills

Our Culture

It’s all about belonging. Our organization performs at its absolute best when fostering a welcoming environment. Learn more about our culture on our website!