Facilities Specialist - Wayfair Stores

Location: Wilmette, IL

Brief Overview of Position

Wayfair's Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home by curating our portfolio of furniture, décor, housewares, and home improvement categories into one store- come be a part of it! We are seeking a Facilities Specialist to help launch all facilities components and functions in the very first physical retail store. 

What You'll Do

• Work independently and with little to no supervision to troubleshoot all conveyor material handling systems, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems. 
• Execute departmental and operational goals.
• Assist in the design, layout, and reconfiguration of existing systems as necessary.
• Utilize CMMS system to create and maintain the work schedule and workflow.
• Work regularly on aerial platform lifts, boom/snorkel lift, and powered industrial trucks (reach, order picker, stand up, pallet runners, etc.). 
• Mentor team members by motivating, providing guidance and direct feedback to help them achieve their goals and improve individual performance. 
• Develop and maintain good working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Responsible for keeping and maintaining tools, supplies, and a clean, organized work area. 
• Will perform emergency repairs in high pressure circumstances. 
• Maintain company assets/equipment by performing diligent preventative maintenance and routines.

Essential Functions

• Proficient reading and comprehending electrical schematics and using associated tools such as volt/ohm meter, etc. (120,240,480VAC, 24VDC).
• Ability to install, maintain, & troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, frequency inverters, linear drives, and encoders.
• Proficient using hand & power tools and electrical testing equipment including PLC systems.
• Experienced safely using warehouse equipment such as order pickers, pallet jacks, forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Proficient using computer systems and CMMS software.
• Will be required to wear applicable personal protective equipment including arc flash protection and safety shoes.
• Ability to regularly bend, lift, stretch, crawl and reach, engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists and stand and walk for long periods.
• May be required occasionally, to lift 0-75 lbs.
• Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment that can be noisy and have a low lighting levels.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and take directions.
• Must be a safety conscious, motivated, detail oriented, self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Must be flexible on working hours and willing to work night shifts including, scheduled & unscheduled overtime.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required)

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years Facilities maintenance Preferred
• Experience in retail Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Reading blueprints (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of HVAC systems (High proficiency)
• Troubleshoot ALL systems (High proficiency)
• Communication skills (High proficiency)
• Problem solving (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of plumbing and wiring (High proficiency)
• Preventative maintenance (Medium proficiency)
• Attention to detail (High proficiency)
• Electrical systems (High proficiency)
• Time management (High proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Move/Traverse - Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
• Transport/Lifting - Constantly (75lbs)
• Transport/Carrying - Constantly (75lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Constantly (75lbs)
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Constantly (75lbs)
• Ascend/Descend - Constantly
• Balancing - Constantly
• Position Self/Stooping - Constantly
• Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly
• Position Self/Crouching - Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling - Constantly
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Coordination - Constantly

About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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