Facilities Specialist

The Facility Specialist plays a key role in supporting the operations, maintenance, and services of the Krause Gateway Center (KGC). This position manages building systems, vendor coordination, facility maintenance, event support, and assists with operational support of Krause Family properties. The role ensures a safe, well-maintained, and functional environment for employees, guests, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform site operations and maintenance of the KGC facilities, including HVAC, lighting, safety systems, preventative maintenance programs, landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and related projects.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors, including janitorial, security, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds services.
• Support mailroom operations by assisting with mass mailings and serving as backup when the Mailroom Coordinator is unavailable.
• Assist with room and event setup and teardown (occasional evenings and weekends required).
• Manage building systems including access control and work order systems.
• Assist with management and coordination of company and family fleet vehicles.
• Support the Krause Family with facility and property management tasks, including inventory management, event coordination, repairs, and general maintenance troubleshooting.
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to internal staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a facilities, building maintenance, or similar operational role.
• Experience in building operations, vendor management, or grounds maintenance preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong general maintenance and facility troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to operational needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional and personable interactions with vendors, staff, and leadership.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, assignments, and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Krause Group believes in People First. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer building a culture of equity and inclusion.

Krause Group Purpose

Our purpose is to enhance the way people experience the world.

Krause Group Mission

Our mission is to nurture our family of brands, creating opportunities to do good in the world.

Krause Group Values

• Agility- We challenge the status quo with open minds, flexibility, and speed. We are comfortable being uncomfortable. We view change as opportunity.
• Courage -We take risks. We innovate. We win or learn. We push limits, disrupt norms, and define our own path.
• Growth Mindset - We are building an organization and legacy that will outlive us. We are continuously learning. There is no final-destination, only the journey to be better than we were yesterday.
• Inclusion -We actively seek and welcome alternative points of view. Diverse perspectives improve decision-making and make us all more successful.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, even when it’s difficult. We do not take shortcuts and always take accountability.
• Community Focused -We are committed to positively impacting our communities, stakeholders, and associates. We do good and encourage others to join us.