Facilities Specialist Entry Level

Chenega Security; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Integrated Security Solutions in Huntsville, Alabama seeks motivated Facilities Specialists to support a valued government customer. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in facilities management, operations, and government support services within a professional, mission-driven environment.

You will coordinate maintenance, process work orders, inspect facilities, manage moves, and liaise with vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Minimum of one year of completion towards associate degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors.
• Ensure work orders are processed and completed timely; review monthly metrics for O&M parameters.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance on preventive maintenance; report anomalies.
• Coordinate moves, additions and change activities; collaborate with Space Management for seating.
• Obtain proposals from vendors for parts, service and labor; ensure invoices are accurate and paid on time.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Budgeting input

Education

Associate degree coursework in progress

Job description

Overview

Chenega Integrated Security Solutions is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Facilities Specialists supporting a valued government customer in Huntsville, Alabama. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in facilities management, operations, and government support services while working in a professional, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates oversees and/or manages repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, landscaping, and janitorial work. Will seek concurrence from senior facility operations specialists to ensure services rendered are within the O&M policy.
• Responsible work order submissions have been processed and ensure all work orders are completed in a timely manner. Ensure work orders are checked monthly to verify the metrics meet our O&M parameters. Become proficient utilizing the facility integration tool for submitting service requests. Obtain monthly metrics from the program for executive reporting on service order completion rates.
• Responsible for facility inspections, to include quality assurance on preventive maintenance inspections, and reports. Report any anomalies to the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialists.
• Coordinates and manages moves, additions and change activities. Works closely with Space Management to ensure employees have designated seating. Work with senior facility operations specialists and understand the process of Space Management.
• Responsible to obtain proposals from vendors for the procurement of parts, service, and labor for projects. Once services are completed ensure invoices are accurate and paid on time. Work with senior facility operations specialists to understand the process.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Minimum of one year of completion towards associate degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
• Provide input for the annual budgetary formulation for your area of responsibility.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.