Facilities Specialist

Facilities Specialist - Level 1

Location: Stamford, CT

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: $21.00 $22.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (flexible)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As a Facilities Specialist, you'll oversee team activities that coordinate with clients, vendors, and contractors to make sure work orders are complete.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact and be a visible, friendly face at the facility
• Relay messages to the internal help desk; when a user opens a ticket with the help desk, it gets assigned to this person (e.g., lightbulb is out in pantry, desk has a chip in it, key broke in the lock in desk drawer, coffee machine is broken)
• Address day-to-day facility issues such as stains on carpet and doors not closing properly
• Enter tickets into the system to get issues resolved
• Manage pantry supplies, including ordering cutlery, coffee, and other items
• Work hand in hand with a seasoned Facilities Manager

Required Skills

• Friendly and customer-facing demeanor
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Basic computer skills: typing emails, basic Excel, and ability to learn a ticketing system
• Good with basic math
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience working in facilities
• Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Administrative skills

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Required Experience

• 0 2 years of professional experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Smaller building environment
• Overtime applicable

Important Notes

• Background check required: CBRE standard background screen (no drug test); once CBRE check clears, the client will run an additional background screen
• Interview process: Virtual interview, with a potential second step with the client

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading provider of commercial real estate services and facilities management, operating globally across sectors and geographies. The organization employs professionals spanning building operations, facility management, and environmental services roles, serving clients through data-driven real estate solutions across its worldwide portfolio of properties.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12177