Facilities & Safety Supervisor | Office Operations

Gibson Dunn; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, seeks a Facilities Supervisor in the Washington, DC area to maintain a pristine office, support daily operations, and ensure a safe, efficient workspace that reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence and community.

Reporting to the Office Services Manager, you will conduct inspections, manage maintenance, coordinate with building management, and participate in safety plans while handling overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift, move, and push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and to bend, stoop, and reach for objects frequently.
• Ability to remain on one’s feet (standing and walking) for long periods of time.
• Generate clear, concise, and well-organized written communications that are free of spelling and grammatical errors.
• Readily adapt to changes in the work environment while maintaining flexibility, composure, and poise.
• Consistently meet deadlines, exhibit dependability, and follow instructions.
• Self-motivated; works well both independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving office issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a pristine office environment through daily inspections and prompt issue resolution.
• Performing daily inspection tours of the entire premises and equipment.
• Keeping detailed logs of inspections, noting service issues, calls to service providers, and resolutions.
• Monitoring lighting systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure they are operational.
• Responding to emergency situations, reporting issues to the Office Services Manager, and assisting with remedies.
• Implementing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs for office premises.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory codes.
• Acting as a liaison with building management to ensure inspections, repairs, and cleaning services meet building regulations.
• Assisting with fire safety drills and participating actively in emergency, fire protection, and disaster preparedness plans as a key member of the Safety Team.
• Performing first-level troubleshooting for infrastructure issues, vendor equipment, and firm-owned equipment.
• Assisting with office moves, space setup, and other office space projects as needed.
• Reporting maintenance or facilities issues to the Office Services Manager.
• Working overtime as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Standing long periods

Written communication

Adaptability

Deadline orientation

Self-motivation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, seeks a Facilities Supervisor in the Washington, DC area to maintain a pristine office, support daily operations, and ensure a safe, efficient workspace that reflects the firm’s commitment to excellence and community.

Reporting to the Office Services Manager, you will conduct inspections, manage maintenance, coordinate with building management, and participate in safety plans while handling overtime as needed.