JFMC Facilities Corporation
We do more than manage facilities.
JFMC Facilities Corporation (FacCorp), a not-for-profitcorporation, provides services for property and project management. We help our not-for-profit partners optimize their physical environments by reducing building operating costs and maximizing building life, allowing our partners to focus on their core missions. In addition, FacCorp offers services for purchasing, security assistance, hospitality and event management, and maintenance.
During the past 25 years, our partnerships have grown to include more than 60 Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago-affiliated and beneficiary social welfare and educational agencies, communal organizations, and other entities. FacCorp provides construction and property management services that reach community organizations from JCCs to Hillels,
schools to synagogues, camps to senior residences, offices to multi-use facilities and more.
FacCorp has managed more than 100 construction and 80 Department of Homeland Security grant-related projects in cooperation with agencies and partners. When possible, FacCorp uses sustainable methods in systems and building design, construction/ renovation and operations, to provide energy efficiency, cost reductions and an improved environment for building occupants.
Regardless of a project’s size or complexity, FacCorp provides end-to-end solutions and tailors them to meet our partners’ needs.
Our in-house professional staff’s collective
experience and credentials provide property
development and management consulting
services and cost-saving programs.
William & Mildred Levine Hillel Center at UIC, Chicago
Professional Qualifications
• Property and Project Management
•Property Development
•Site Acquisition
•Construction Management
• Architectural and Engineering Oversight
• LEED Accredited Staff
• Grant Management
• Security Assistance
• Procurement Specialist
Technical Qualifications
• Carpentry• Low Voltage Systems
• Stationary Engineering
• Plumbing
• Swimming Pool Operations
• Thermography
• HVAC
• Electrical
• Painting
• Housekeeping Services
• Computerized
Maintenance Management
Property Management,
Construction and Maintenance
From the ground up, FacCorp builds and maintains structures throughout the Federation community. We manage design and construction and provide building maintenance services that ensure safe, clean, and efficient work environments for our partners. Our in-house Mobile Maintenance team provides a wide range of cost-effective and timely on-site services, typically at half the cost of comparable outside vendors, with a cumulative annual savings of $1 million among Federation agencies.
FacCorp services include:
•Acquisitions and Sales • Construction Management • Corrective and Emergency Repairs
Design Services Management • Energy Audits
• Grant Management • Janitorial Services
• Master Contract (Leveraged Purchasing) Agreements • Preventive Maintenance • Project Management
• Property and Building Management • Property Development
• AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) Professional testing, maintenance, and purchase of life-saving AED supplies.
• Backflow Preventer Testing and Certification Licensed vendors test and certify annually, as legally required.
• Elevator Maintenance Technicians keep elevators operating reliably and efficiently through regular inspections and safety tests.
• Fire Safety Systems Professionals perform requisite testing and certification of fire alarm and suppression equipment.
• Grounds Care Qualified vendors perform weekly spring-through-fall lawn care and maintenance. Additional services are available by request.
• Janitorial Maintenance and Products Discounts for cleaning, maintenance, and paper needs.
• Office Supplies Low contracted pricing for office supplies including printer and copier toner.
• Pest Control Licensed, insured technicians provide specific programs based on location, site, conditions and facility.
• Preventive Maintenance Spans data collection and reporting to performing on-site maintenance procedures.
• Roof Inspections Identify potential problems, recommend repairs and project cost of extending roof life.
• Snow Removal and Purchase of Ice Melt Contracts for snow removal from parking lots and ice melt purchase and application.
• Uniforms Available for janitorial, kitchen and security staff.
• Vending Service Contracts for everything from snacks for vending machines to coffee/tea service.
• Waste Removal, Recycling and Document Destruction
Waste removal and recycling contracts are tailored to each customer’s specific requirements. Safe, secure document shredding.
• Window Washing Professional washing of interior and exterior windows.
Master Contracts
FacCorp’s professional procurement of goods and services reduces operating costs and maximizes value and efficiency. Volume-discounted vendor contracts allow FacCorp to offer our partners competitive pricing for the following services:
Hospitality
FacCorp manages the Lillian and Larry Goodman Conference Center, located within the JUF/Federation building at 30 South Wells Street, in Chicago. With a variety of meeting room sizes, all fully equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment, events of up to 290 guests can be hosted in a comfortable, controlled environment. Our on-site chef can create menus featuring fine kosher cuisine that meet the most demanding palates. The Goodman Conference Center is available to the community at rates significantly below what hotels and other venues charge.
Security
FacCorp manages security for JUF/Federation events and facilities, and for agencies (by request). Working closely with law enforcement agencies, FacCorp can assist with obtaining security audits, which can then be used in submitting grant requests for improving facility security. FacCorp hosts conferences where participants learn to establish policies and procedures that improve security.
The Lillian and Larry Goodman Conference Center offers: • Nine comfortable, well-appointed conference rooms,
which can be configured for groups of any size
• Reasonable, flexible pricing
• Convenient downtown Loop location
• Discounted parking available within walking distance
• Walking distance to all downtown CTA lines, Metra commuter rail stations, and hotels
• Easy access to the Eisenhower, Kennedy, Dan Ryan expressways and Lake Shore Drive
• Meeting planning assistance
• Theater, banquet, classroom, U-shape, and other seating styles to suit any event
• Gourmet kosher cuisine prepared on-premises by professional chefs, approved by the Chicago Rabbinical Council and supervised by a full-time, on-site mashgiach
• State-of-the-art meeting and presentation technology:
In-room PCs, LCD screens, high-speed wireless internet, laptop connections
Video conference calling
Large-panel dropdown screens, audio/video conferencing, microphones, overhead audio, and DVD/VHS players
Podiums, flip charts and dry erase boards In-house technical staff available
JFMC Facilities Corporation
30 South Wells Street, Suite 216-800, Chicago, Illinois 60606 • (312) 444-2910 www.juf.org/JFMC
