Facilities Management Specialist

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Saint Louis, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Park Forever seeks a Facilities Management Specialist to join the Department Planning and Park Projects as the organization expands its facility footprint with the opening of The Glade, a new 22.5-acre destination in eastern Forest Park that includes Steinberg Skating Rink. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Facilities, this role performs facility operations and maintenance duties, including light building maintenance, coordinating building maintenance and repair contractors, room setups and rentals, and event support. The specialist also collaborates with Forest Park Forever staff on facility operations and helps restore, operate, maintain, and sustain facility assets in accordance with the organization’s mission. The role supports building cleanliness and appearance, coordinates facility uses and events, provides technology support for meetings, and assists with facility safety and security. It also includes welcoming Park visitors, responding to their inquiries and concerns, supporting visitor services staff and special events, and working with Security Guards, Park Rangers, and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) to help keep visitors and staff safe. All work hours are onsite at Forest Park Forever-managed facilities or other Park locations as assigned. The position involves both indoor office work and outdoor public spaces, including traversing uneven Park terrain and performing physical tasks related to building maintenance and facility operations. Other job-related duties may be assigned as requested.

Requirements

Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Ability to learn and use specialty building operations software, such as security, HVAC, and building access software.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform physical tasks related to building maintenance and facility operations.
Ability to work onsite at Forest Park Forever-managed facilities or other Park locations as assigned.
Ability to work in outdoor public spaces and traverse uneven Park terrain.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of virtual meeting software and the ability to troubleshoot it in real time.
Familiarity with hardware capabilities and navigating different types of software.

Responsibilities

Perform facility operations and maintenance duties under the Sr. Manager of Facilities.
Work with building custodial staff to maintain facilities and surrounding areas to high standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance.
Assist with room rentals, setup and breakdown, locker room memberships, facility maintenance, and coordination of simultaneous visitor and employee uses to prevent space and time conflicts.
Provide technology support for meetings and events, including audiovisual setup and Wi-Fi troubleshooting.
Coordinate building maintenance, repairs, operations, visitor facility uses, and events with relevant stakeholders and departments.
Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and repairing facility safety and security systems, and support the Sr. Manager of Facilities in maintaining safety and security standards, policies, and procedures.
Keep facility operations current with facility changes and industry standards.
Greet Park visitors and assist with inquiries; address visitor concerns in a timely manner and support a positive visitor experience.
Contribute to team production timelines and meet deadlines.
Provide support to Visitor Service Representatives and other VSR staff.
Work with Security Guards, Park Rangers, and SLMPD to help ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
Support Forest Park Forever special events.
Perform other job-related duties as requested.