Facility Specialist

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Waltham, MA

About The Position

The Facilities Specialist is responsible for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure in commercial, industrial, laboratory, or manufacturing environments. The role provides technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, fire protection, utility, and Building Automation System (BAS) operations to help ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The specialist develops and executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs, monitors equipment performance, leads troubleshooting and repairs, manages vendor activities, and supports capital projects and facility upgrades. The position combines hands-on maintenance with technical planning, project coordination, and operational support. The role also monitors BAS alarms and utility consumption, identifies opportunities for energy conservation and operational efficiency, documents work in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and maintains current, organized, audit-ready facility records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, utility systems, industrial maintenance, or related technical roles.
Valid driver's license.
Forklift Operator Certification, or ability to obtain it.
JLG/Aerial Lift Certification, or ability to obtain it.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems and distribution, plumbing, BAS, fire protection, mechanical equipment, and utility infrastructure.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, P&IDs, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
Experience using CMMS software and work order management systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and mechanical diagnostic instruments.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills; understanding of maintenance planning, reliability principles, and predictive maintenance concepts.
Ability to interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, diagrams, and work orders; prepare routine reports, maintenance documentation, and professional correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to perform calculations involving measurements, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebraic and geometric concepts; and solve practical problems involving multiple variables in environments with limited standardization.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical trade school certification, vocational education, apprenticeship training, or related post-secondary education.
Coursework in facilities management, engineering technology, building systems, or industrial maintenance.
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, life sciences, manufacturing, healthcare, or institutional facilities.
Additional trade certifications or technical credentials.
Experience with BAS platforms, alarm management systems, and facility monitoring software.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, BAS, compressed air systems, and utility infrastructure.
Conduct regular shift rounds and facility inspections to identify issues, verify equipment performance, and maintain operational reliability.
Monitor equipment condition and take corrective action to prevent failures and unplanned downtime; support business continuity through proactive maintenance and responsiveness to operational concerns.
Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs, procedures, inspection routes, and equipment-specific task lists.
Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance history to identify trends, improve reliability, optimize asset lifecycle performance, and reduce maintenance costs.
Ensure assigned preventive maintenance activities are completed on time.
Monitor and respond to BAS alarms and system notifications; evaluate equipment trends and optimize system performance.
Monitor electricity, water, natural gas, compressed air, steam, and heating-system consumption where applicable; identify energy-conservation, sustainability, and operational-efficiency opportunities.
Recommend initiatives to reduce operating costs while maintaining system reliability.
Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and findings in the CMMS; maintain equipment records and technical documentation, including specifications, maintenance histories, P&IDs, single-line electrical diagrams, calibration records, operating procedures, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Keep facility records current, organized, and audit-ready.
Manage vendor activities and support capital projects and facility upgrades.