Sr. Facilities Coordinator I

GTI Energy • Des Plaines, IL

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Facilities Coordinator oversees daily facilities operations, including work order management, inspections, vendor coordination, and maintenance documentation to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable workplace. This role supports space planning and employee moves, maintains safety and compliance programs, provides emergency management support, and assists with workplace services, supplies, and small facilities projects. The position requires hands-on experience with facilities maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other critical building systems. GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential. Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain a respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of building and facility systems, including HVAC, electrical infrastructure, ventilation, fume hoods, and gas delivery systems.
• General understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to facilities and laboratory environments.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with a focus on safety, reliability, and consistent follow-through.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience with an Associate’s degree, or 10+ years of relevant professional experience with a high school diploma
• Experience coordinating vendors and using CMMS/work order systems (required)

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or workplace operations (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and other building systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations, including work order management, inspections, asset tracking, and escalation of maintenance and safety issues
• Coordinate vendors and contractors across building services, ensuring service quality, documentation, and invoice accuracy
• Support space planning and workplace changes (moves, adds, and changes), partnering with IT, HR, and Security to ensure smooth execution
• Maintain EHS, compliance, and security programs, including safety walkthroughs, emergency preparedness, and required documentation
• Manage workplace services, supplies, and small facilities projects, while supporting reporting, KPIs, and operational data integrity

Benefits

• health coverage
• retirement plans
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree