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

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

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.

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

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.

• health care
• retirement benefits
• paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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.