Facilities Coordinator Level 1 (Provisional)

About the role

The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for evaluating and laying out space in buildings and other structures similar to those in an educational institution. They manage space planning, departmental relocations, office reconfigurations, and space utilization initiatives. They also coordinate with various stakeholders and support campus-wide facilities improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field surveys to review and inspect CUNY facilities, obtains relevant data to evaluate current and future facility requirements, interprets organizational plans, and communicates with those who occupy and/or use facilities.
• Assures that all plans produced are accurate based on management guidelines and other information provided.
• Collaborates with functional experts to understand issues, trends, and requirements.
• Creates College or Unit-wide space management plans, considering future needs as well as growth and economic factors.
• Interprets CUNY-wide and external standards; communicates standards to the College or unit.
• Develops local standards for space utilization, signage, furniture, and fixtures.
• Researches and provides input to management on best practices and trends in space management.
• Performs work in highly specialized and/or complex College environments, such as laboratories, media centers, and computer facilities.
• Supports campus-wide facilities improvement programs, including wayfinding, signage, furniture coordination, accessibility upgrades, and public space enhancements.
• Maintains inventories and records regarding space utilization in a CUNY location, as well as furniture, equipment, artwork, and public fixtures within these spaces.
• Serves as the client contact for relocation requests.
• Provides input to the department strategic vision and goals as they align with the college specific strategic goals.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of related full-time experience involving responsibilities such as: evaluation and layout of space in buildings and other structures similar to those in an educational institution, experience in projects requiring knowledge of construction needs, costs, and building standards, developing and interpreting schematic layouts, and installation of technology such as computer and telecommunications systems; OR
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four (4) years full-time experience as described in “1” above; OR
• A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Assignment Level 1: One (1) year of full-time experience as described in “1” above.
• Assignment Level 2: Three (3) years of related full-time experience involving responsibilities such as: evaluation and layout of space in buildings and other structures similar to those in an educational institution, experience in projects requiring knowledge of construction needs, costs, and building standards, developing and interpreting schematic layouts, and installation of technology such as computer and telecommunications systems; OR
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years full-time experience as described in “1” above; OR
• A graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and City laws, as well as codes and standards that apply to interior spaces.
• Knowledge of computer systems including office productivity, architectural design and drawing, facilities management, inventory control systems, in the performance of duties.

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.