Facilities Services Specialist with Security Clearance

Overview The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) has an immediate career opening for a Facilities Services Specialist. This opening is located at IDA''s Center for Communications Research in Princeton, New Jersey (CCRP). IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a rewarding working environment. We are seeking a Faciliities Services Specialist, who performs routine general building maintenance. The Specialist will monitor a wide variety of equipment and systems that are in place including: HVAC, environmental monitoring, fire, generator, access control, lighting, and power management. Primary responsibilities relate to all aspects of facilities maintenance. The Specialist conducts a variety of administrative duties, inspections, tasks, and services monitoring. Primary Responsibilities * Coordinates and schedules custodial, mechanical, security, automation, fire, and facility/building service representatives and vendors under the guidance of the Manager for Center Operations (MCO) * Responsible for facility operations, including landscaping, plant maintenance, plumbing services, janitorial services, general repairs and contracted maintenance (electrical, infrastructure, fire, alarm, cameras, and IT systems). * Oversees the operation of the facility equipment to include company vehicle, generator, chillers, HVAC and building automation systems, fire systems, alarm systems, elevator, and building maintenance matters are addressed in a timely manner. * Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the building internal and external conditions of walls, carpeting, ceiling tiles, doors, front gate, and small plumbing issues, and lighting repairs, to include grounds. * Ensures the preventative maintenance procedures, certifications, and inspections are conducted as required, for all systems and equipment, to include environmental assessment/water treatment, sewer, gate maintenance, company vehicle, mechanical and automation, fire/LSS, storm drains, generators, pest and animal control, and first aid safety. * Coordinates with the MCO in maintaining, monitoring, and scheduling service contracts. * Provides support and physical labor as needed with deliveries, moving furniture, and general custodial tasks. * Maintains operating manuals, as-builds, and logs for the facility/service records for all equipment. * Assists the Property Administrator in receiving and issuing all property including furniture, office machinery, computers and software. Monitors inventories and organization of facility supplies. * May assist the Property Administrator with all requests to government property administrator for relief of property accountability and for government instruction and approval to dispose of property. * Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Job Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent experience * Five years'' experience in general trades and contractual custodial staff, preferably in government or government contractor environment, or completion of technical training in HVAC Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Familiarity with MS Office or Linux * Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds alone, ability to climb ladders, work from heights and stand for long periods of time * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees * Valid driver''s license * Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances * Successful completion of a criminal background check is required U.S. Citizenship is required Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Click here to learn more about IDA''s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Created: 2025-11-15