Sr. Facilities Coordinator
Des Plaines, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Sr. Facilities Coordinator oversees daily facilities operations including work order management inspections vendor coordination and maintenance documentation to ensure a safe efficient and reliable workplace. This role supports space planning and employee moves maintains safety and compliance programs provides emergency management support and assists with workplace services supplies and small facilities projects. The position requires hands-on experience with facilities maintenance including HVAC plumbing electrical and other critical building systems.
GTI Energy is where complex energy challenges meet bold solutions. With deep expertise in energy research technology development and business innovation we help partners across industries build and demonstrate solutions for better-performing energy systems. Our progress is guided by collaboration innovation and systems thinking.
Joining GTI Energy means being part of a purpose-driven team motivated by learning growing and making an impact. We offer competitive compensation strong benefits and opportunities for professional development in a culture that values respect and belonging. Recognized as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for seven consecutive years our people-focused culture reflects our commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported valued and able to thrive.
GTI Energy offers a competitive total rewards package including health coverage retirement plans paid time off and professional development opportunities. A high-level overview is available at: 2026 Benefits at a Glance GTI Energy.
The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters and requires onĂ¢site presence for four-five days a week. Additional onĂ¢site attendance may be required to support operational or safety needs.
- Lead day-to-day facilities operations including work order management inspections asset tracking and escalation of maintenance and safety issues
- Coordinate vendors and contractors across building services ensuring service quality documentation and invoice accuracy
- Support space planning and workplace changes (moves adds and changes) partnering with IT HR and Security to ensure smooth execution
- Maintain EHS compliance and security programs including safety walkthroughs emergency preparedness and required documentation
- Manage workplace services supplies and small facilities projects while supporting reporting KPIs and operational data integrity
- Working knowledge of building and facility systems including HVAC electrical infrastructure ventilation fume hoods and gas delivery systems.
- General understanding of safety environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to facilities and laboratory environments.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with internal teams vendors and stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
- Collaborative service-oriented mindset with a focus on safety reliability and consistent follow-through.
- 8 years of relevant professional experience with an Associates degree or
- 10 years of relevant professional experience with a high school diploma
- 35 years of experience in facilities maintenance or workplace operations (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with HVAC electrical plumbing life safety and other building systems (preferred)
- Experience coordinating vendors and using CMMS/work order systems (required)
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills
The salary range for this position is $31.25 - $39.25 per hour. This hourly range is GTI Energys good faith estimate and the actual hourly/salary may vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to GTI Energys business or organizational needs and an individuals relevant experience education qualifications certifications skills seniority geographic location and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate monthly rate or annual salary only and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energys total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses paid time off and region-specific benefits.
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please e-mail us atand well work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status pregnancy or genetic information.
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About Company
GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency.