Facilities Assistant

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST), a dynamic environmental and statistical consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is looking for a full-time Facilities Assistant .

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details:

• Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00; Base hourly rate will be based upon education and previous work experience.
• Location: Preference for joining theCheyenne, WY office, but flexible.
• Application Deadline: 9/6/2024
• Travel: Moderate and overnight travel may be required for this position.

Job Description:

The Facilities Assistant has a role that helps support our physical office spaces and short-term residential field houses across the organization. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for supporting the Facilities Coordinator, Office Managers, Senior Operations Manager, and Chief Operating Officer. Support will be given in tasks related to office and field house set up, information tracking, maintenance, and general tasks as appropriate.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides administrative and general support during the office opening, closing, and relocation process.
• Provides administrative and general support in establishing field houses.
• Provides timely support and assistance to Project Managers, Facilities Coordinator and Office Managers.
• Supporting the Facilities Coordinator with landlords, contractors, and vendors as appropriate.
• Tracking and maintaining data relative to leased and owned office space and field houses.
• Supporting the Facilities Coordinator with office space improvement projects.
• Assisting the Facilities Coordinator with tracking and updating monthly rental payments and deposits.

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• The ideal candidate has one (1) year of experience working in the Facilities/Operations field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly collaborative work ethic.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and DMV records check that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver's license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.