Facility Manager

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries


• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Facility Manager oversees the corporate facility’s building structures and systems. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the safety of the building.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train direct reports


• Oversee the work and assignments of direct reports


• Provide constructive and timely performance feedback


• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain facilities including but not limited to updating seating charts, office signage, maintaining meeting and breakrooms, and HVAC controls administration.


• Handle vendor management, invoicing, purchasing, and approvals.


• Create an annual budget for Corporate Facilities.


• Process and respond to JIRA Tickets.


• Administer and provide reporting on access control system including maintaining office keying system.


• Safety coordination and circulate employee education and information.


• Oversee offsite storage administration.


• Maintain quarterly building inspection logs.


• Run, deliver and analyze various facilities-related reports and metrics.


• Workstation and office assignment and reconfiguration.


• Travel to other offices (San Diego and Milpitas) for periodic inspections.


• Coordinate vendor needs when handling special projects.


• Must be available to stay onsite when anticipating and handling an emergency response.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management


• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail


• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks


• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Familiarity with NetSuite


• Understanding of Building Operating Systems


• Willingness and ability to handle emergency calls 24/7


• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and energetic, ready to change gears quickly


• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve objectives and service levels to the highest standards


• Excellent planning and decision-making skills

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• High School diploma or GED-equivalent


• Associate’s degree a plus


• 3-5 years of experience in facility management

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed


• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed


• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)


• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job


• Ability to perform tasks that require standing, walking, and climbing ladders


• Ability to lift 75 pounds at times

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities.  This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.