Facility Coordinator

Description

The Facility Coordinator is responsible for executing and ensuring the seamless day-to-day operations related to the LSU Foundation Center for Philanthropy building. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this individual directly manages building functions, resolves issues in real time, and carries out operational tasks to meet OSHA and internal standards for safety and performance.

Essential Responsibilities (In decreasing order of significance/impact)

75 % Building operations

- Act as the primary executor of building operations, handling daily  needs, vendor interactions, and site emergencies. 

- Responsible for coordinating routine maintenance and repair of  plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevator, and safety systems. 

- Address staff requests for maintenance, custodial services, equipment needs, furniture movement, and HVAC promptly. 

- Implement and track maintenance schedules to ensure consistent building performance. 

- Manage vendor contracts by arranging service, being available onsite   as work is conducted, inspecting work, and confirming quality and completion. 

- Execute room set-up for meetings and events, including arranging furniture, coordinating audiovisual needs, and ensuring all supplies are in   place and functioning prior to use. 

- Maintain and replenish building materials and supplies, ensuring appropriate storage and distribution.

10 % Maintain and coordinate building security and access system.

10 % Assist in the development and maintenance of business continuity and emergency preparedness plans. 

5 % Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required level/type of experience 

Hands-on facilities and building maintenance experience with proven ability to execute operational responsibilities directly.

Required education and certifications

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred education and certifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 

Desired Competencies

Collaboration: Works collegially with others, cooperating in both interpersonal and team relationships; fosters enthusiasm and maintains mutual trust, candor, and respect.

Adaptability: Responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and altering behavior to better fit different situations; successfully works with new colleagues; willing to be flexible; remains calm in stressful situations.

Timely Decision Making/Judgment: Demonstrates the ability to make judicious and effective decisions.

Tenacity: Achieves a desired outcome in the face of setbacks, obstacles, or challenging circumstances.

Work Environment Requirements

• May be required to perform occasional evening and weekend work, which can often be seasonal, cyclical, or emergent in nature.
• The ability to lift or move items weighing at least 50 pounds.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.