Facility Management Specialist

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

• Location

  East Palo Alto

• Employment type

  Full Time Permanent co-worker

• Department

  Property & Facility Management

• Anticipated Closure Date

  2026-10-20

Why we will love you

You take great pride in keeping people safe, healthy, and happy in their workplace. You believe, like we do, that a better life at work equals a better life.

What you'll be doing day to day

As a part of the Facility Management team, you’ll optimize the value and efficiency of your unit in a sustainable way.

• Contributing to goal setting, budgeting activities and the annual business plan in the unit.
• Managing the Facilities Management services including safety, compliance, maintenance and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment.
• Managing and measuring service quality of external service providers.
• Coordinating and participating in facilities inspections, reviews, audits and certifications.
• Following up on permits, licenses, certificates and reporting measures to stay compliant with local and international legislation.
• Assisting in controlling costs through working in a lean, simple and cost-conscious way, encouraging colleagues to discover more effective ways of working in the FM area.
• Participating in large construction projects, asset management activities or local rebuilds within FM related services.

Together as a team

Without us our many co-workers and customers wouldn’t have an IKEA to go to. We make sure to secure, build and maintain our physical locations - from stores to offices to factories – to meet the needs of the many people. Together we lead the way in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions for every property. And we feel a great sense of pride in seeing everything working smoothly!

Let´s connect JOB TYPE – Permanent

HOURS - 40 hours per week /Benefits Eligible

SHIFTS – Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Operations generally range between the window of 7am to 11pm; Work schedules are published one month in advance

The pay range for this role is $70,824 - $101,633

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and drug test as a condition for this role.

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 10/20/26