Facilities Specialist I

Bay Federal Credit Union; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Federal Credit Union in Capitola, CA seeks a Facilities Specialist I to manage building and equipment maintenance, space planning, and safety across multiple locations. The role emphasizes hands-on work, vendor coordination, and emergency response to keep facilities secure and well‑performing.

The position covers routine maintenance, project support, and after-hours responsiveness, with a focus on safe, clean, and welcoming branch environments.

Qualifications

• General building maintenance and repair experience with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and building utility systems.
• Experience coordinating vendors, work orders, and multiple facilities-related priorities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive image of Bay Federal while providing responsive, professional service to employees, members, vendors, and the community
• Perform routine and preventative building maintenance and troubleshoot facility issues across Bay Federal locations
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and secure facilities, including supporting cameras, alarms, badge access, and workplace safety systems
• Manage facilities support tickets and respond to maintenance needs, including emergency repairs and after-hours projects as needed
• Coordinate vendors, work orders, purchasing, and facility services, ensuring projects and repairs are completed successfully
• Assist with space planning, employee moves, equipment installations, branch improvements, and other facilities projects
• Support vendor selection and contract management, including obtaining bids and verifying required vendor documentation
• Process vendor invoices and support purchasing and expense reconciliation activities

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Vendor coordination

Facility safety

Organization

Customer service

Independent work

Job description

About the Role

The Facilities Specialist I is a hands‑on position that directs care and maintenance activities for Bay Federal’s facilities by participating in, analyzing, planning, organizing, and managing functions related to building maintenance, equipment maintenance, space planning, fixed assets, and safety/security. The role also supports routine and preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, facility projects, emergency response, and the overall safety and appearance of Credit Union locations.

Brief Description

About the Role

The Facilities Specialist I is a hands‑on position that directs care and maintenance activities for Bay Federal’s facilities by participating in, analyzing, planning, organizing, and managing functions related to building maintenance, equipment maintenance, space planning, fixed assets, and safety/security. The role also supports routine and preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, facility projects, emergency response, and the overall safety and appearance of Credit Union locations.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility required for occasional after‑hours or weekend projects and facility needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote and maintain a positive image of Bay Federal while providing responsive, professional service to employees, members, vendors, and the community
• Perform routine and preventative building maintenance and troubleshoot facility issues across Bay Federal locations
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and secure facilities, including supporting cameras, alarms, badge access, and workplace safety systems
• Manage facilities support tickets and respond to maintenance needs, including emergency repairs and after‑hours projects as needed
• Coordinate vendors, work orders, purchasing, and facility services, ensuring projects and repairs are completed successfully
• Assist with space planning, employee moves, equipment installations, branch improvements, and other facilities projects
• Support vendor selection and contract management, including obtaining bids and verifying required vendor documentation
• Process vendor invoices and support purchasing and expense reconciliation activities

You’re Perfect For This Role If You Have

• General building maintenance and repair experience with strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and building utility systems
• Experience coordinating vendors, work orders, and multiple facilities‑related priorities
• A safety‑first mindset with strong organization and attention to detail
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, team‑oriented approach
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and take initiative
• A valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and flexibility for occasional after‑hours projects
• Facilities experience is preferred; multi‑site facilities or trade/technical experience is a plus

Who We Are

Bay Federal Credit Union was started in 1957 when local school teachers pooled their money together to start a credit union. This original vision and investment has grown into the area’s largest locally‑owned financial institution, with nearly $1.6 billion in assets. Today, Bay Federal provides full service financial products and solutions to individuals and businesses in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.

As a local, member‑owned, not‑for‑profit financial cooperative, we are passionate about contributing to the community and being an integral part of its incredible story. Each year, our employees volunteer their time and donate their money to local non‑profits, schools, and events. Our managers serve on local non‑profit Boards of Director to be involved, understand challenges, and to make a real difference in the communities we serve.

From our founding as a teacher’s credit union, Bay Federal has continued our commitment to education. We offer annual student scholarships for members and offer a comprehensive array of solutions to support our member's financial wellness. Through online financial education course offerings, solutions for teachers and students, as well as special programs for youth, our financial wellness programs are free and available to the public. This is a small part of our