Regional Facilities Specialist

Lensa
Waukegan, IL

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Description

Operations is at the heart of Amazon's business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. The Reliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME) team are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About The Role

As the Regional Facilities Specialist, you will oversee operations across multiple locations in the assigned region, establishing standardized processes for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will conduct regional facility inspections and coordinate repairs for property interiors and exteriors, including structural elements, fixtures, roofing systems, and lighting infrastructure.

What Do We Offer?

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there's more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Apply Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on troubleshooting and dive deeps for facility issues, supporting a region of maintenance teams to investigate the root cause and planning actions to eliminate/mitigate the downtime of critical facility assets
  • Provide regional escalation support for onsite maintenance teams, for items related to Fire, Life, Safety (FLS), HVAC systems, power generators, facility electrical and plumbing systems, etc.
  • Ensure vendor work for both preventative and reactive maintenance for all facilities are being performed efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience
  • Establish communication, escalation procedures, and contingency plans to negate periods of operational impact
  • Maintain and install new equipment and facilities, ensuring that warranties are met
  • Lead training initiatives to enhance technical capabilities of onsite maintenance teams
  • Develop regional facility improvement proposals and execute with approved vendors
  • Travel domestically up to 80% to support sites within a region

Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of Amazon RME (BB/3P) Full Time Exempt experience
    • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
    • 5+ years of program management experience
    • 5+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
    • 5+ years experience in general building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical and familiar with building codes and safety compliance
Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)
    • 5+ years of budget responsibilities, supplier management, problem solving, and client/ customer relations experience
    • 5+ years of eExperience with HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation
    • Possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
    • Completion of an applicable technical training program

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $82,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $176,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]
Posted 2025-12-20

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