Facilities Maintenance Specialist II

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for property maintenance and building operations of MSU Federal Credit Union locations. This position is part of a team that ensures the look, feel, function and safe operation of MSUFCU facilities in a manner that meets and exceeds employee and member expectations. This is a service oriented position that is dedicated to maintaining a comfortable and high quality environment for employees, members, and guests.

Work Arrangement - This position is an onsite working arrangement at our Chicago North Ave. Location (2234 West North Ave.). Expectation to travel to all Chicago and Northern Illinois branches throughout the week. *Vehicle is provided for travel.

Schedule - Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm CT, with a rotated 24 hour on-call shift.

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range:
  
  
  
  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist I - $27.00 - $38.00 per hour, dependent on experience
  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist II - $30.00 - $42.00 per hour, dependent on experience
  
  
  
  
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 2:1 Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Learn more about our benefits at msufcu.org/benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I:

• Perform facility maintenance and troubleshooting tasks which may include but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work
• Monitor and respond to building notification systems, and building alarms, and 24 hour calls from monitoring company
• Respond to various maintenance and service requests by staff members and management
• Meet and escort vendors and contractors
• Monitor vendor performance and works closely with outside vendors to ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications, and corporate expectations
• Assist in maintaining the function and appearance of the Credit Union buildings, systems, furnishings, and fixtures
• Assist with grounds keeping, snow removal, cleaning, organizational duties, moving furniture and equipment
• Complete daily work orders as assigned and update manager with work reports outlining progress and new issues
• Maintain storage rooms, supplies, equipment, and tools maintaining proper order and function
• Participate in Facilities' maintenance and repair projects
• Solicit bids from contractors for minor repairs, upgrades, or equipment replacement
• Keep supervisor or manager advised of any on-going problems not being resolved satisfactorily or that prevents the fulfillment of responsibilities
• Travel between sites to perform assigned duties including branches throughout Illinois on a regular basis
• Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the Learning and Talent Development department; such training helps to ensure staff compliance with Credit Union policies and state and federal regulations and laws
• Perform other duties and assist other employees, as assigned

Facilities Maintenance Specialist II:

• All of Facilities Maintenance Specialist I duties and responsibilities
• Support functions related to all life safety systems and equipment; participate in maintenance, operation, and testing of these systems
• Maintain physical security equipment, doors, and hardware, including building security alarms, entry operations, and access control equipment and hardware
• Responsible for proper maintenance and operation of building power distribution equipment, emergency power generation equipment, and low voltage building control systems
• Responsible for ongoing predictive and preventative maintenance of HVAC systems. Operate building automation and building management systems to maintain efficient operation and comfortable work environment.
• Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems, schedule performance testing as required; monitor facilities for lighting deficiencies and correct all deficiencies; manage lamp inventory
• Assists management by researching predicted maintenance issues
• Assists management in preparing annual budget
• Lead maintenance, repair, and capital projects related to the Facilities Department
• Recognizes, resolves and reports, without direction, deficiencies and defects
• Shares technical knowledge and skills with others
• Coordinate with industry professionals and consultants to achieve high quality results

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Facilities Maintenance Specialist I:

• High school diploma required; associates or bachelor's degree highly preferred
• General mechanical aptitude normally acquired through high school or college course work or equivalent experience, and 3 - 5 years of experience in the field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Previous experience in construction, skilled trade, maintenance, property management, preferred
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills; professional and courteous in dealing with staff and vendors
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a wide variety of variables
• Must have strong work ethic and intense pride in workmanship
• Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment
• Approachable demeanor and ability to collaborate effectively with others. Exhibit a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work varied hours during the week and participate in a 24 hour on-call rotation.

Facilities Maintenance Specialist II:

• All of Facilities Maintenance Specialist I knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Has acquired a trade certifications, specialized trainings, or journeymen's certification
• General mechanical aptitude normally acquired through high school, college course work, trade schools or equivalent experience and, 5 - 10 years of experience in the field
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on rapport-building, customer service, and problem solving

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently needs to move about inside or outside of an office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds for transport between areas of buildings.
• Must have valid driver's license
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be constructed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty. MSU Federal Credit Union is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.