What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Assistant position at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. and Careers?
Purpose of the Job:
The Facilities Assistant supports the Operations & Facilities Manager in maintaining efficient, safe, and professional office environments across the firm’s Atlanta headquarters and regional offices. This role provides hands-on facilities support, vendor coordination, and office services to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and consistently.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Facilities Maintenance and Support
- Assist in resolving facility maintenance issues, including coordinating repairs for building systems, appliances, and equipment
- Perform routine facility inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs
- Coordinate with approved vendors for minor repairs and services as directed
2. Security and Access Management
- Support the issuance, modification, and termination of employee access badges
- Maintain inventories and records of keys, fobs, and access devices
- Assist with parking access issuance and related tracking
3. Office Logistics
- Monitor office supply levels and place orders through approved vendors
- Set up and organize workspaces for attorneys and staff in the Atlanta office
- Assist with coordination of workspace setup for regional offices
- Support furniture moves, adjustments, and office reconfigurations
4. Vendor Coordination
- Support relationships with cleaning, shredding, beverage, and other service vendors
- Track vendor performance issues and report concerns to management
- Assist with verification of vendor invoices and preparation for accounting approval
5. New Office and Buildout Support
- Assist with coordinating deliveries, furniture placement, and equipment setup for new offices
- Provide logistical support for office buildouts, expansions, and relocations
6. Safety and Compliance
- Maintain records for fire safety inspections and fire extinguisher servicing
- Identify and report safety hazards or compliance concerns to the Operations & Facilities Manager
7. Administrative Support
- Maintain organized facilities and vendor documentation
- Provide general administrative and operational support as needed
Required Qualifications:
1. Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
2. Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or administrative support roles
- Experience in a professional office environment preferred
3. Skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Basic understanding of facilities maintenance and vendor coordination
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Performance Measures
1. Goals
- Timely and effective resolution of facility-related requests
- Accurate tracking of supplies, access devices, and vendor services
- Proactive support of office setup and maintenance needs
2. Competencies
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Collaboration with staff, vendors, and management
- Reliability and responsiveness to operational needs
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with occasional physical labor
- Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
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