Facilities Specialist- Entry Level

Cintel Inc•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Facilities Specialist to support facility operations and maintenance activities at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This role supports daily operations and maintenance (O&M) functions across secure government facilities and works closely with facility managers, project managers, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure facilities remain operational, compliant, and mission ready. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced government environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required prior to start date
Associate degree in a technical, engineering, architectural, or related field preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of related facilities, operations, maintenance, or property management experience preferred, or three (3) years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet/intranet applications
Ability to effectively interact with customers, vendors, contractors, and government stakeholders
Ability to interpret procedures, policies, and operational requirements with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience working with service ticket systems, maintenance tracking systems, or facility integration tools preferred
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government facilities
Familiarity with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs and preventive maintenance processes
Knowledge of facility management systems, work order tracking, and space management processes
Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and facility support services
Understanding of real property accountability and utility management processes

Responsibilities

Attend meetings related to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Program and provide facility status updates to stakeholders with guidance from senior facility operations personnel
Coordinate, oversee, and support repair and maintenance activities performed by technicians, vendors, contractors, janitorial staff, and landscaping teams
Ensure maintenance and repair activities comply with established O&M policies and procedures
Submit, track, and manage facility work orders to ensure timely completion and compliance with established performance metrics
Utilize facility integration tools and systems to process service requests and monitor open service tickets
Collect and compile monthly work order metrics and support executive reporting requirements
Conduct facility inspections, preventive maintenance quality assurance checks, and document findings or deficiencies
Report facility anomalies, operational concerns, or maintenance issues to supervisory personnel
Support project walkthroughs with Project Managers to identify operational impacts, equipment access concerns, and maintenance considerations
Maintain accountability of Real Property records and support annual utility and cost reporting requirements
Coordinate office moves, additions, and space management activities while supporting seating and workspace planning efforts
Obtain vendor proposals for parts, labor, and service requirements and assist with invoice validation and payment tracking
Barcode and inventory new equipment while entering asset information into facility management systems for preventive maintenance tracking
Provide input to annual budget planning and operational forecasting activities for assigned facilities