Facilities Help Desk Specialist (Archibus)

The Facilities Help Desk Specialist supports NOAA facilities operations at the Silver Spring Metro Campus. Serving as the primary contact for occupants, contractors, and service providers, this role manages facility service requests and work orders in ARCHIBUS, coordinates communications, maintains accurate records, and supports operational reporting., Facilities Help Desk Operations

• Operate the Facilities and Collaboration Center help desks during business hours, responding to requests received by phone, email, walk-in, or stakeholder communication.
• Create, prioritize, route, update, and monitor service requests and work orders in ARCHIBUS through completion.
• Provide timely notifications and maintain accurate service records in accordance with NOAA procedures.

Customer Service and Stakeholder Coordination

• Deliver responsive customer service to NOAA employees, contractors, visitors, and building stakeholders.
• Coordinate communications among building management, ownership representatives, maintenance contractors, security personnel, and service providers.
• Respond to inquiries about building operations, facility services, conference centers, and campus amenities.

Systems, Reporting, and Operational Support

• Use Archibus to manage work requests, track status and completion, review data accuracy, and support billing and chargeback activities.
• Maintain service statistics, performance metrics, operational records, and recurring reports for NOAA leadership and the COR.
• Support issue escalation, direct-bill and facilities assessment tracking, key and parking administration, policies and procedures, records management, and special projects.
• Provide surge support during emergencies, relocations, special events, or high-volume periods and contribute to process improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business or public administration, property management, information systems, construction management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Two to five years of experience supporting a facilities or service help desk, property management, facilities management, or building operations.
• Experience using Archibus or another CMMS/IWMS platform and providing customer service in a professional office environment., * Archibus training or certification and experience supporting federal facilities or agencies.
• Familiarity with on-demand work, preventive maintenance, space management, facilities metrics, and chargeback or billing processes., * Working knowledge of Archibus or similar facilities systems, Microsoft Office, data entry, and reporting.
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, multitasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of facilities operations, work-order management, and administrative recordkeeping.

Security Requirements

• Must be able to pass a NOAA background investigation (NACI), and obtain and maintain facility access credentials.

Notice $70,000-$90,000 Skills & Requirements, *Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and certifications., Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.