Junior Facilities Assistant with Security Clearance

The Building People; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Junior Facilities Assistant to support campus facilities in Kings Point, NY. You will compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports from the building automation systems (BAS), monitor alarms, and coordinate with technicians to address issues on site.

You will also handle work orders via MAXIMO, maintain logs, respond to device communications, and assist with general facility tasks. A background check is required, and telework is subject to client needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in MS Office applications or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports from BAS and monitor equipment alarms
• Receive and dispatch priority service calls using MAXIMO
• Maintain daily logs for building equipment and alarms across the campus
• Respond to device communications issues in BAS and other critical systems
• Assist with related facility duties and comply with background checks and clearances

Skills

MS Office Suite

MS Windows

Network communications

Tools

MAXIMO

BAS

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. The Junior Facilities Assistant will complete daily, weekly and monthly reports utilizing the building automation systems (BAS) of customers located in Kings Point, NY. Interact with various systems to complete reports on actual conditions, environmental conditions, and HVAC systems. Timely reporting of conditional issues outside of normal operating parameters.
• Monitor and dispatch appropriate personnel to Building Equipment Alarms, Critical system alarms, and Life Safety alarms across the campus using defined procedures.
• Receive and dispatch priority service calls using defined procedures.
• Take calls from designated customer management and dispatch appropriate personnel to respond to issues described using the work order management system (MAXIMO).
• Maintain Daily logs for work being done affecting Building Equipment across the campus. Maintain Daily logs for alarms handled dealing with critical system items.
• Monitor and respond to device communication issues across BAS and other critical infrastructure systems.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified
• Required Experience/Education
• 2 plus years in all MS Office applications.
• OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Required Skills
• MS Office Suite
• MS Windows
• Network communications
• Annual Compensation will be between $50-60k/yr
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.