Building Operations and Maintenance Specialist

Position Specification

Position: Building Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Reporting Relationship: Administrative Services 

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. 

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com. 

POSITION Overview & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Building Operations & Maintenance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of KFI’s building systems, equipment, and infrastructure in the Roseville office. This role supports day-to-day facility operations, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to service requests, and assists in optimizing building performance to support occupant comfort and operational excellence. Regular engagement with internal leaders, administration department staff, vendors, and occupants is required. 

This position is part - time,15-25 hours per week. This is an on-site position during core business hours 8AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday. This position may require occasional overtime, evening/weekend work, or on-call coverage. 

In addition to supporting ongoing building operations, the specialist may also be asked to contribute to project based work within the Performance Group. This work may include assisting with HVAC system testing, functional performance evaluations, troubleshooting, and other technical field activities that improve the performance and reliability of client facilities.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
 

Equipment Operations & Maintenance

• Operate Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor energy usage and system performance.
• Operate and support building access and safety control systems in collaboration with IT department. 
• Operate, inspect, and maintain building mechanical equipment, including heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, chillers, boilers, and air-handling units.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on HVAC, boilers, chillers, electrical panels, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning HVAC, plumbing, lighting, carpentry, flooring, walls, and electrical equipment.
• Implement, track, and perform scheduled maintenance for continued operations and to extend equipment life.
• Optimize equipment performance to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Vendor & Compliance Management

• Oversee external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs.
• Ensure building operations adhere to local, state, and federal codes (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of maintenance work, repairs, and inspections.
• Manage the budget for facility-related projects specific to the Roseville Office.
• Ensure compliance with building safety requirements.

Facility Support 

• Maintain safe, clean, and organized mechanical rooms and work areas.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests, including after-hours calls.

• May participate in and act as a functional lead for the construction and vendor management portion of ad hoc new build and renovation facility projects.
• Provides general office service type support, such as hanging of whiteboards, moving cabinets, etc.

Training

• Participate in training, internal and external. 
• Obtain and maintain technical certifications as needed.

Other duties as assigned. 

qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.