Facilities Operations Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager in New Orleans, LA to support daily operations across a campus or location. You will help implement policies, ensure maintenance quality, and coordinate with tenants, vendors, and client goals.

The role emphasizes health and safety, contract compliance, and accurate reporting, with a focus on improving building operations and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 3–5 years relevant experience, preferably in commercial/industrial real estate facility management.
• CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, and general maintenance in line with policy and contract terms.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior property conditions.
• Respond promptly to building maintenance requests and implement contract programs to resolve issues.
• Prepare site reports and documentation (e.g., property and safety manuals, logs, invoices).
• Assist in budgeting, financial reports, contracts, and purchase orders; contribute to capital budgets and five-year plans.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership

Teamwork Orientation

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Education

Associate’s degree in facilities management, building, business or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS/Work Order Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager in New Orleans, LA to support daily operations across a campus or location. You will help implement policies, ensure maintenance quality, and coordinate with tenants, vendors, and client goals.

The role emphasizes health and safety, contract compliance, and accurate reporting, with a focus on improving building operations and cost efficiency.