Facilities Specialist - Wayfair Stores

Brief Overview of Position

Wayfairs Physical Retail team is reinventing the shopping experience for Home by curating our portfolio of
furniture dcor 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 Youll 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

Location
Wilmette IL

Essential Functions
Proficient reading and comprehending electrical schematics and using associated tools such as volt/ohm
meter etc. (VAC 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 075 lbs.
Ability to access all areas of the building by climbing ladders and gangways safely and without limitation.
Ability to work in a nonclimate 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 selfstarter 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 Req
Experience Qualifications
46 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 the Company
Wayfair is one of the worlds largest online destinations for the home and certified top places to work ( Fortune
500 Company; The Boston GlobeTop places to work; Fortune Worlds most admired companies2019; Built In
2019 Best places to work (Boston); CertifiedGreat Place to Work)! Whether you work in our global
headquarters in Boston or Berlin or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world were reinventing the
way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industryleading technology and creative
problemsolving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If youre
looking for rapid growth constant learning and dynamic challenges then youll find that amazing career
opportunities are knocking.

Wayfair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin
disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any
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employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of
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disabilities. As part of this commitment Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or
mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the worlds 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 were reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industryleading technology and creative problemsolving we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If youre looking for rapid growth constant learning and dynamic challenges then youll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are Wayfair is a place you can call home. Were a community of innovators risktakers and trailblazers who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger smarter and wellpositioned 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. Thats why were 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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