POSITION OVERVIEW

The facilities coordinator is responsible for performing regular facility inspections, simple repairs, scheduling contractors, organizing, and cleaning the facilities, transporting materials between different areas, and leading event setups. To successfully carry out the tasks mentioned above, this position must follow directions well and is expected to perform outside of regular business hours if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily inspections of facilities, performing and scheduling repairs and maintenance as needed
• Assist with furniture restoration, lighting maintenance, plumbing, painting, and electrical, HVAC
• Report any issues or needs to the Facilities Manager and discuss the most appropriate course of action for rectifying the problems
• Set up the organization facility with tables, chairs, and other equipment for various events
• Dismantle and store the items after the events
• Transport materials such as furniture, paperwork, etc., between different locations within the organization facilities
• Perform minor repairs and installation of equipment as directed by the Facilities Manager
• Perform minor repairs of facility infrastructure as guided by the Facilities Manager
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining files, processing paperwork and data input, and assisting in scheduling contractors/vendors
• Communicate effectively with the Facilities Manager and peers by telephone, written correspondence, email, or in person
• Provide support to the management team and other departments as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good critical thinking skills
• Ability to make decisions and take action to address issues
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers
• Ability to practice ethical and honest behavior
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and perform well under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Dress professionally when on duty and remain diplomatic, polite, and patient always
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
• Experience working in a lab facility is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods as a physical requirement and a core duty of the job
• Could be exposed to extreme temperatures from interior to exterior of the building during all seasons and weather conditions
• Handy with various tools used to assemble office furniture, etc.
• Must be able to regularly lift/move a minimum of 10 pounds and frequently lift/move 50 pounds
• Must be physically capable of performing inspections, including climbing ladders and walking on rooftops
• Must be able to sit regularly, stand, climb, balance, stoop, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to manipulate tools and equipment, and repetitively reach with hands and arms
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Availability for overtime, including periodically being on call, evenings, and weekends
• Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading
• Occasional standing and walking

APPLY ONLINE at www.terasaki.org

Terasaki Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.