Facilities Supervisor

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 (sick and vacation)

Parental leave

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary, performance-based bonus

Job summary

Gibson Dunn is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to maintain a functional, efficient workspace and ensure smooth daily operations in its offices. The role reports to the Office Services Manager and emphasizes proactive maintenance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will conduct routine inspections, manage safety drills, document issues, and coordinate with building management and service providers to keep the environment safe and productive.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of facilities, operations, maintenance, or building services experience required; CRE experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and other building systems in a commercial office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pristine office environment through daily inspections and prompt issue resolution.
• Perform daily inspection tours of the premises and equipment.
• Keep detailed logs of inspections, service issues, and resolutions with vendors.
• Monitor lighting, equipment, and facilities to ensure operation.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with remedies with the Office Services Manager.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for office premises.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory codes.
• Liaise with building management to meet regulations for inspections, repairs, and cleaning.
• Assist with fire safety drills and participate in emergency and disaster plans as a Safety Team member.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting for infrastructure and vendor equipment.
• Assist with office moves, space setup, and other space projects as needed.
• Report maintenance or facilities issues to the Office Services Manager.
• Overtime work as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Mobility

Written communication

Adaptability

Time management

Independence

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

The Facilities Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining a functional and efficient workspace and ensuring smooth daily operations. This position is essential to ensuring a comfortable, efficient, and vibrant workplace that reflects our firm's commitment to excellence and community. This role reports to the Office Services Manager.

Responsibilities Include

• 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.

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.

Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience in facilities, operations, maintenance, or building services is required. Professional services or commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and Internet applications; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and other building systems consistent with a commercial office building preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual compensation range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Gibson Dunn is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible hiring experience. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable participation in the application and recruitment process, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise take part in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note, this is a dedicated email inbox established exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation request related to the recruitment process. Inquiries about the status of an application or other non-accommodation matter will not receive a response.