Facilities Specialist – Building Management Systems (BMS)

Illumina•San Diego, CA

8d•$28 - $41

About The Position

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. Hours for this position would be 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Responsible for activities related to supporting corporate and facility’s needs, including corporate services and administrative support areas. Activities include administrative support, ancillary support, business resilience and shared services, and more. Activities may include designing, planning, constructing, and maintaining of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. Plans, monitors, and schedules facility modifications. Designs and develops the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, design cost and facilities expansion. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
2-5 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
Experience with Maintenance Management Systems is required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Familiarity with calibration and preventive maintenance protocols.
Experience with digital work order systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and climb ladders.
Adherence to safety protocols and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Nice To Haves

Siemens Disego experience is highly preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

BMS Monitoring & Operations
Monitor real-time system dashboards, alarms, and trends to verify proper operation of HVAC, lighting, and automated building systems.
Identify abnormal conditions and perform initial diagnostics or escalate issues as needed.
Adjust schedules, environmental setpoints, and control strategies to support facility operational needs.
Troubleshooting & Repairs
Perform preventive maintenance on BMS hardware including sensors, controllers, actuators, and networked components.
Diagnose and repair system faults, communication issues, and field device failures.
Support implementation and validation of system upgrades, patches, and reprogramming.
System Optimization & Documentation
Review system logs and trend analysis to recommend improvements for energy use, comfort, and equipment longevity.
Maintain and update BMS documentation such as device maps, sequences of operation, control logic, and wiring diagrams.
Collaboration & Support
Partner with HVAC technicians, electricians, IT departments, and other facility teams to resolve cross‑functional issues.
Coordinate vendor support for advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Provide guidance on system usage and support access control or user setup as needed.