CIC St. Louis is looking for a full-time Facilities Lead with at least three years of experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting to join our team. This person will be responsible for two adjacent professional office buildings, one of which includes lab space.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK
You will join our Facilities team to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems for our Sarah Street location. Our Sarah Street location is a 90,000sq ft innovation campus that is a mix of office and lab space located in the old Dorris Motor Company Building. The campus includes 3 parking lots and the surrounding green space. Some work will be independent while at other times it will require collaboration with other members of the CIC Staff. You will report to our Facilities Manager.
Potential responsibilities will include:
• Respond efficiently to client requests; use internal system to track status and use email to communicate progress to tenants.
• Communicate with other CIC staff in an effective and timely manner, and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Complete assigned work orders, projects, and other related items.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Consult with Facilities Manager regarding any observed safety or problem areas. Report any accidents or unsafe incidents to the Facilities Operations Manager.
• Provide general support for the repair, maintenance, and monitoring of CIC’s facilities, equipment, and related systems necessary to establish and maintain a conducive work environment.
• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the buildings.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with CIC standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.
• Provide for the proper use and care of all equipment, tools, hardware and other related materials.
• Responsibility for the safe condition of all assigned areas and/or equipment operated/repaired.
• Appropriately communicate to all stakeholders when repairs or work is being conducted and implement related safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Assist with other Facilities Team operations as assigned.
ABOUT YOU
As our ideal candidate, you are:
• An excellent communicator. You possess strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to document and report activities accurately to your supervisor.
• Able to communicate and coordinate clearly with colleagues, clients, and building owners and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized with solid time management skills — you are able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, and a continually heavy workload.
• Able to take ownership over tasks and follow them through to completion.
• A true team player with the capacity to foster and maintain positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, building management, and vendors.
• Someone who confidently makes decisions and exercises good judgment while understanding the needs of the company.
YOU HAVE
• A High School Diploma or GED (Graduate of apprentice program, trade school, or additional trade licenses preferred).
• At least 3 years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
• Availability to work from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
• Availability for shift work and on call outside of normal business hours when necessary, such as priority/emergency situations.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to operate a range of standard office equipment; familiarity with work order systems, experience with Building Engines preferred.
• The ability to read printed material, drawings and schematics and understand information presented orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements
• Stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
• Regularly crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
• Remain in a stationary position from 10-15% of the time.
• Extend hands and arms in any direction.
If you don’t meet all the requirements or qualifications but bring some other unique skills and experience that would be valuable in this role, please apply and highlight those attributes for us in your cover letter.
OUR OFFER
• Starting compensation is $57,000.
• 100% company paid premium healthcare and dental benefits.
• 100% company paid long and short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k (must be 21+).
• 23 days of PTO accrued annually (more with seniority), plus thirteen paid holidays from the start.
ATTRACTIONS OF THE JOB
In addition to helping our clients achieve great things, we work to ensure that our employees are healthy and supported. Some of the benefits of being here include:
• Fun people in a dynamic space. We pride ourselves on finding driven and bright collaborators who are eager to lend their own unique skills to the team, as well as to our inspiring clientele. The number one reason CICers say they like working here is because of their colleagues! • Personal growth. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop skills within the epicenter of the innovation community at a growing company.
• Discounted services and memberships on resources to make your life happier/healthier such as gym memberships, tech and design support, hotel stays, and other fantastic options.
• Access to a garden, a game room, a nursing room, and stunning open concept designs.
• Access to Venture Café St. Louis, a weekly Thursday gathering involving high-impact programming designed to engage the broader entrepreneurial community.
ABOUT CIC
CIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation communities. Founded in 1999 in Cambridge, MA, CIC is one of the first companies to offer flexible office space and coworking options, providing a platform for the world’s most impactful entrepreneurs to innovate better and faster.
We have locations in Boston, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Providence, Rotterdam, St. Louis, Warsaw, and Tokyo and are growing into other cities within the US and abroad. CIC has supported over 6,000 startups, growth companies, and branches of larger organizations, representing for-profit, mission-driven, and non-profit sectors across a wide array of industries.
CIC co-founded a number of mission-aligned organizations including Venture Café, CIC’s primary public benefit programming partner, and CIC Health, offering COVID-19 testing services to companies and the public.
We invite you to explore all our openings and learn more about our teams here.
ABOUT CIC ST. LOUIS
CIC St. Louis officially opened its doors in the fall of 2014 and manages over 160,000 sq. ft. across three sites, all located in the burgeoning Cortex district just south of the Central West End.
“The number one draw of CIC St. Louis is that we are essentially a startup and that’s very much how it feels. Our part-timers are often sitting in a room making decisions with the General Manager. Inversely, managers are also cleaning kitchens, loading the dishwasher, and covering concierge. The physical space, too, is really beautiful and really has an effect on people when they’re walking through. They see it and say, ‘This is not a normal office space. Something special is going on here.’” - Tim Young, Site Leader, CIC St. Louis
CIC is committed to building teams that reflect the fabric of the cities we support. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Any other human expressions and experiences not mentioned here are equally welcome. If you require an accommodation please let us know. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
