Transcend's Employee of the Week: Jacob Kast

Jacob Kast has been the Facilities Manager at Transcend for about 5 months. His primary responsibilities include overseeing the building and ensuring everything is up to the city's standards. As a Facilities Manager, he works closely with contractors to manage building updates and maintenance. We asked Jacob:

What are your favorite aspects of the job?

Jacob says that his favorite aspect of the job is getting to see the inner workings of how a commercial building operates and learning about the trades throughout the process. "The company we work for is really cool to watch on a daily basis. I always take away some sort of knowledge every time I leave for the day."

What are some of the biggest challenges you face in your position?

"The most challenging part of my job is ensuring that the building meets the needs and expectations of its occupants, whether they are employees, tenants, or customers."

What are some of your interests and hobbies?

Jacob says he enjoys watching football, playing guitar, and running.

What advice would you give to be successful in your current role?

Jacob says that ensuring success as a Facilities Manager means paying close attention to detail. He says, "9 times out of 10 the first option rarely works," so having multiple plans in place to identify and solve an issue is crucial.?

From the entire Transcend team, thank you Jacob for all of your hard work!