What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUILDING COORDINATOR PHYSICAL PLANT position at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans?
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
BUILDING COORDINATOR PHYSICAL PLANT
Position Number
00039569
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES
Department
BUILDINGS AND OPERATIONS
Position Summary
Under broad review and direction from the Assistant Director of Facility Services, in conjunction with School of Medicine leadership the incumbent in this position will coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for scientific and laboratory equipment and building maintenance and services. In an emergency situation, (fire, gas leak, utility outage, etc.) the Building Coordinator will be the single point of contact.
Additional Position Information
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for scientific and laboratory equipment. Consult with faculty on equipment needs related to research. This includes:
- Assisting the School of Medicine in designing and procuring specialized research equipment.
- Making minor laboratory equipment modifications, revising as needed, and installing equipment once completed.
- Troubleshooting existing equipment.
- Organizing and managing repairs with outside vendors not covered by SU (the primary contractor responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs).
- Creating service requests/work orders for the School of Medicine.
- Assisting the departments with the accounting activities related to the repairs.
- Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for building equipment and services. This includes:
- Coordinating laboratory preparation and modifications for new faculty members.
- Organization and management of the transfer of existing laboratories between various LSUHSC School of Medicine sites.
- Consultation with LSUHSC leadership on desired laboratory renovation and modification.
- Coordinate moving equipment between labs.
- Coordinate the sending of equipment to surplus.
- Monitoring cold rooms, freezers, dishwashers, autoclaves, incubators and other building equipment.
- Managing minor repairs.
- Serving as the primary contact person in the dissemination of information to all building occupants regarding utility shutdowns, project coordination, fire drills and other emergency situations.
- Creating service requests/work orders for items including but not limited to: plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical problems, damaged furniture, and malfunctioning clocks.
- Assist with the School of Medicine (SOM) space management and annual space study, under the direction of the Associate Dean for Research or those responsible for managing the space study. Maintain the database and update records, for the School of Medicine on the assignment of research, teaching, and administrative space amongst all departments. Provide reports and data to the responsible parties in the SOM Dean’s office, when needed, to determine the proper allocation of space.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Required
Valid Driver's License
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
2
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Two additional years of experience may be substituted for each year of college.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U01624P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
About the School/Department
The Office of Property and Facilities Management, under the leadership of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, is responsible for the planning and administration of all property and facility operations and maintenance for LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans. The office provides oversight of the planning of space and property, capital budgeting, construction management, and building management to include renovations, maintenance, and repair of University buildings and facilities; and the provision of utilities, grounds care, custodial, trash collection, recycling, and other services.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
- At least a Bachelor's degree AND at least two years of relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
- At least 1 year of college AND at least 8 years of relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
- At least 2 years of college AND at least 6 years of relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
- At least 3 years of college AND at least 4 years of relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in the areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services
- None of the above
- * Do you possess a valid drivers license or will you by start date?
- Yes
- No