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IFMA/NI's Career Services Committee is here to help chapter members and employers alike in their facility management hiring endeavors.

Our Career Services Committee chair is Rich Goulet, president of Energy Veterans, Inc. Rich is a former recruiter and certified career coach.

Contact us at JOBS@ifmani.com today to learn more about any of these NI Career Services Committee benefits:

  • The Career Services Committee maintains an up-to-date resume bank - for NI chapter members only. Companies looking for top area facility management talent need look no further!
  • The Northern Illinois Chapter of IFMA provides employers with two outstanding outlets to announce facility management job openings. Firstly, get the word out via this web site by emailing your FM job openings to JOBS@ifmani.com

Secondly, the positions also run in our award-winning chapter newsletter, NINEWS, reaching 400+ area facilities professionals each month.

  • Career Services holds periodic 1/2 day seminars at convenient suburban Chicago area locations - featuring terrific guest speakers on topics such as networking, resume writing and interviewing skills.

So whether you're an NI member looking for a job, or you have a facility management position to fill, look no further. Email us at JOBS@ifmani.com today.


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Posted September 1, 2010

POSITION DESCRIPTION                                                                                  
 
TITLE: Facilities Coordinator 3    
 
MAJOR OPERATING UNIT:    Administration                             DATE:      
DEPARTMENT: Field Administration                                           LOCATION: 
GRADE: 23                                                                                        CODE: (HR use)
 
 
KEY OBJECTIVE
 
Responsible for providing administrative support for the business and support units in assigned major local field office location(s).
 
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1.    With support from Regional Administration Manager, coordinate the implementation, monitoring and control of the company’s  administrative policies and procedures.
  1. Security programs
  2. Business continuity plan development and maintenance.
  3. Response to emergencies impacting the operation and/or use of the facility.
  4. Workplace safety, fire safety and medical emergencies.
  5. IT coordination (Voice & data)
  6. Expense control and allocation.
  7. Records management and retention.
  8. Furniture and equipment standards.
  9. Ergonomic standards.
  10. Credit and calling card services.
  11. Equipment acquisition and/or purchasing.

2.    With support from the Home Office Real Estate team and Regional Administration Manager, address space needs in a manner consistent with business and economic objectives including, but not limited to:

a.     Continuous assessment of local real estate environment and conditions.
b.     Enhance business productivity through effective use of space.
c.     Assist with the planning, design, construction and move activities for the local field office.
d.     Maintain office space within standard safety guidelines.
 
3.    With support from Regional Administration Manager, provide cost effective administration of field office facilities including but not limited to:
  1. Landlord and subtenant relations.
  2. Parking, janitorial, HVAC, lighting and electrical.
  3. Mail, reception and file room support.
  4. Vendor management (Supplies, Copiers, Faxes, Vending, etc.)
 4.    Support Human Resource and Systems staff in set-up and termination of employee services including voice, data, security, fleet, furniture and equipment for new hires, replacements and terminations.
5.    Coordinate with HR to arrange new hire orientation assuring life/safety, evacuation and related processes are conveyed to new employees.
6.    Other administrative support functions as directed by Regional Administration Manager.
 
SCOPE
 
1.     Reports to Regional Manager Administration.
2.     Manages designated contract employees and has functional responsibility for real estate, facilities support services, and security functions  performed in assigned local field office(s).
3.     Maintains liaison with and provides assistance and consultation to Corporate Regional Executive, Business Managers, Regional Administration Manager and Home Office Administration team .
4.     Span is contemplated as a senior level position supporting a larger installation, or multiple locations, with a complex unit mix, of 200 employees plus. May also include locations with unique site demands.  Contemplated for experienced facility/administration employees with proven record of facility administration.
5.     May serve a back up for Regional Administration Manager and as resource for
      less experienced facilities staff.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 
1.    College degree or equivalent work experiences.
2.    Exceptional negotiation skills.
3.    Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
4.    Exceptional communications skills, written and verbal (including strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
5. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff at various organizational levels, with varied business initiatives.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
1.     Minimum of 5 years work experience in facilities and administrative management in a local office environment.
2.     Experience in the management of service related vendors.


Please contact Rich Goulet for further details:
Rich Goulet, LEED AP
President
Energy Veterans, Inc.
9 N. Vail Ave., Ste 102
Arlington Heights IL  60005
630-546-9658
  


Commercial Property Management - Lead Engineer 2 needed
Home office: Bannockburn, IL
Work sites: Arlington Heights and Waukegan, IL
NON-UNION ENVIRONMENT
6 months contract-to-hire (Hourly pay roughly $28-30/hour commensurate with experience.)
The contract-to-hire period is not an assurance of getting on permanently. As with any other job, performance while on contract and after must be stellar.
 
Position Summary
The Lead Engineer reports to the Area Chief Engineer and maintains a working relationship with all Property Managers in his/her area for issues affecting their properties. Issues may range from tenant improvement work to preventive maintenance and repair of all building systems.
 
Responsibilities   
·         Operates, maintains and logs all HVAC and MEP equipment under the direction of the Area Chief Engineer.
·         Complete tenant service requests and develops and maintains positive tenant relations through prompt, courteous response to tenant requests.
·         Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, plumbing and electrical systems, as directed by the Area Chief Engineer.
  • Maintain computerized or manual equipment logs that detail preventive work performed.
  • Cleans and paints all equipment and surrounding areas relating to equipment
and equipment rooms.
  • Assists in the ordering of stock and inventory of parts and supplies as needed.
  • Maintains professional appearance and manner at all times while in the complex.
  • Perform snow removal as needed.
  • Take meter readings on all meters and equipment as directed by the Area Chief Engineer.
  • Make required repairs to all building systems.
 
Requirements      
·         5+ years of direct experience in the management of mechanical, electrical and plumbing operations for commercial office buildings. 
·         HVAC technical training and EPA refrigeration licenses required.
·         Strong hands-on refrigeration/HVAC troubleshooting mandatory. This is crucial and candidate will be given scenarios in the interview where he/she will have to walk the interviewer through the appropriate steps to solve the problem.
·         Individual should have experience in all aspects of mechanical, electrical, life/safety and plumbing operations in commercial office buildings.
·         Must have experience in Building Automation Systems, preventative maintenance and work order systems.
·         Oversee and supervise service providers.
·         Must have strong customer service skills working with tenants and clients.
  • Work hours are roughly 8-5 but there may be overtime for maintenance projects that have to be addressed after business hours.
  • Needs to be self-directed, motivated and driven to perfection
  • Needs to be professional and not too casual with tenants---avoid drama---get in, get the job done, and move on to the next job
  • No “hiding” in your office while cosmetic jobs need to be done – like light bulbs, paint, carpets, cleanliness, etc..
  • Constantly be patrolling for anything that needs attention
  • The properties are located in Waukegan and Arlington Heights each about 200,000 sq ft., office park.  There is also an engineer and a day porter to assist.
  • Travel industry, hotel industry or apartment building management/maintenance is not the preferred background MUST have commercial office property in background. Client feels that the level of customer service is off and those types of buildings are not consistent with office properties.
 
 Michele Urban | YOH | Account Manager
Castle Creek Building V
5750 Castle Creek Pkwy North Dr., Ste. 325  Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-841-9132 xt 229 Office | 317-519-1919 Cell