Facilities Operations & Sustainability Specialist

The Building People; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People, LLC in Garden Grove, CA, is seeking a full-time Area Facilities Operations Specialist to support environmental base operations and sustainment programs, ensuring buildings and grounds meet safety, security, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include weekly inspections, reporting deficiencies, coordinating with government customers, and using CMMS/MAXIMO for work orders, with a focus on energy efficiency and life safety.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of building electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, interiors, and roofing systems.
• Experience conducting building inspections/facility condition assessments.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and prioritize effectively to meet deliverables.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., MAXIMO) and Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Weekly facility inspections and checklists.
• Identify, document and report all physical building deficiencies, followed by a recommendation for repair.
• Assist the customer with design reviews on major/minor construction, renovation and repair projects.
• Document, advise and inform customer and tenants on site matters.
• Assist Government in tracking project status and verifying completion of projects or work orders.
• Monitor physical and functional condition of building systems.
• Initiation of Work Order requests and criteria/objectives for maintenance and repair, input into CSS and MAXIMO.
• Planning, coordination and QA requirements for service contract support of facility repairs.
• Coordinate and participate in occupational health and safety inspections.
• Prepare, review and submit energy efficiency and sustainable practices/recommendations.
• Promote energy conservation and awareness.

Skills

Building inspections

CMMS systems

Estimating tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Tools

MAXIMO

CSS

Job description

The Building People, LLC in Garden Grove, CA, is seeking a full-time Area Facilities Operations Specialist to support environmental base operations and sustainment programs, ensuring buildings and grounds meet safety, security, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include weekly inspections, reporting deficiencies, coordinating with government customers, and using CMMS/MAXIMO for work orders, with a focus on energy efficiency and life safety.