The Senior Facility Specialist is responsible for the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of the facility preventative maintenance (PM) program and related systems across PBE facilities. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient facility operations, while providing technical expertise, vendor coordination, and support to facility team members.
**Key Areas of Responsibility
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1. Preventative Maintenance Program Management
- Administers and continuously improves the facility PM program, ensuring alignment with operational needs under direction of the Facilities Supervisor
- Plans, schedules, and tracks PM activities within the eMaint system to maximize equipment reliability
- Investigates equipment failures, conducts root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions
- Develops and maintains PM documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and standardized PM packages
- Partners with Maintenance/TPM to maintain accurate asset records and ensure PM coverage for all facility equipment
- Evaluates PM effectiveness and recommends improvements to optimize performance and reduce downtime
2. Facility Operations & Technical Support
- Performs and supports preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, and basic facility repairs
- Ensures accurate documentation of maintenance activities and findings
- Identifies trends, analyzes data, and recommends improvements to facility operations and equipment reliability
- Ensures necessary tools, materials, and resources are available to support facility work execution
3. Vendor & Contractor Coordination
- Solicits and reviews bids, provides recommendations to the Facilities Supervisor, and monitors work quality, progress, and completion.
- Verifies completed contractor/vendor work for Facilities Supervisor review and approval, including any related invoices, purchase orders, or spending commitments.
- Ensures contractor onboarding and annual safety/environmental compliance requirements are completed before work begins.
- Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure vendor work aligns with operational priorities, safety expectations, and approved scope of work.
4. Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborates with Maintenance, TPM, and other functional teams to improve facility systems and processes
- Identifies operational constraints and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability (Specialist expectation)
- Uses data and analysis to support decision-making and prioritize improvement opportunities
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals
5. Team Support & Knowledge Sharing
- Provides technical guidance and support to Facility Technicians and Custodians (without direct supervisory authority)
- Assists in onboarding and training of team members on PM processes and systems
- Acts as a subject matter resource for facility systems, procedures, and best practices
- Serves as a backup resource to the Facilities Supervisor, as needed
6. Safety, Compliance & Documentation
- Ensures compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements
- Supports and reinforces a strong culture of safety across facility operations
- Maintains accurate documentation, reports, and records related to facility operations and maintenance
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of facility procedures and safety documentation
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in facility maintenance, manufacturing, or a related technical environment
Demonstrated ability to manage programs, analyze data, and improve processes (aligned to Specialist level)
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., eMaint)
Preferred Qualifications- Technical training or education in building maintenance or related field
- Knowledge of facility systems and equipment
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or TPM initiatives
- Project management experience or certification preferred
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