Facility Coordinator
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Info

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Job Title
Facility Coordinator

Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
This position will be based in Seattle, WA.

As the first point of contact for employees with questions, your primary duties will be to resolve and answer customer inquiries, gather and process data, research and solve problems, maintain data integrity, and provide document support and imaging. All work is performed primarily in an office environment under the immediate supervision of a team lead or first-line supervisor.

The Facilities Coordinator also provides assistance to the facility management team to ensure successful service delivery of the client facility needs. Directly supports the facility management team with on-going facility and team related responsibilities.
Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

o Serves as a liaison for facilities-related issues and is often the primary point of contact for departmental personnel and other customers within the assigned facility or facilities, and is responsible for investigating or coordinating responses for facilities problems, complaints, emergencies, special events or other facility issues or operations; facilities-related expertise is typically required for these positions

o Provide general overall facility management services, including continuous monitoring of office/facility

o Address client inquiries and concerns ensuring timely and quality issue resolution and service delivery

o Follow up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction

o Respond to all facility inquiries and complaints, assess problems and take the necessary corrective action

o Remain knowledgeable regarding all operational aspects of building systems

o Coordinate with outside contractors for the service and repairs of equipment

o Follow protocol for effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedures

o Maintain on-going communication with contractors, client, and team

o Assist with site inspection within the assigned building portfolio

o Create work orders and assign work orders to the engineering staff, subcontractors, and vendors

o Report on open and closed work orders and check the status of open work orders with the assigned party

o Request, review, and submit work orders, bids, and proposals from vendors

o Verify final invoice pricing and process payments in a timely manner

o Assist in the monitoring and assessment of vendor performance

o Train vendors on work order and billing procedures

o Manage complex work orders such as environmental issues and disaster recovery

o Manage service and performance of vendors and landlords for timely completion of jobs

o Create and record appropriate written communication between all parties

o Schedule and document maintenance and repairs on building equipment

o Communicate frequently with client, landlords, and vendors to resolve issues and provide project status updates

o Provide process and procedures training and direction to new associates

o Coordinate special events in support of client

o Assist with measuring and reporting key performance indicators against service level agreements

o Provide facilities helpdesk services on behalf of the client(s) and monitor internal/external workflow for all facilities cases to ensure consistent quality of service and work product

o Supports the Senior FM as necessary

KEY COMPETENCIES
1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Customer Focus
3. Initiative
4. Sense of Urgency
5. Multi-Tasking
6. Detail Oriented
7. Financial Knowledge
8. Time Management Skills
9. Team Orientation

IMPORTANT EDUCATION
• High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field preferred

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 1 year of work experience in an administrative, accounting or tenant services capacity
• Experience with data entry, expansive reporting, filing, answering phones, scheduling and communications
• Previous customer service experience
• Prior experience working in the facilities/property management, commercial real estate or professional services industries preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of lease terms
• Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
• Working knowledge of computer software programs and base building systems
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including but not limited to overnight travel, on call after hours and weekends.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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