Facilities Management Coordinator

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position located in Lowndes County, Georgia.

About the role

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Responsibilities

• Building Operations and Maintenance: Regularly inspects facilities throughout our 10-County district to spot repair needs and schedules preventative maintenance (routinely checking equipment to stop problems before they start).
• Vendor & Contract Management: Negotiates and manages contracts with outside companies for services like cleaning, landscaping, security, and waste removal.
• Vehicle/Trailer Maintenance: Oversees vehicle/trailer maintenance, servicing, and repair of district vehicles and trailers.
• Lease Management: Serves as the primary liaison with property lessors to ensure full compliance with all lease terms, coordinate building maintenance responsibilities, and manage timely lease renewals.
• Budgeting and Finance: Forecasts cost and manages the budget for facility repairs, upgrades, and supplies.
• Communicates professionally and effectively across all levels, from delivering live project briefings to leadership to drafting clear email notifications regarding building maintenance.
• Project Management: Manages special projects as it relates to facilities, such as renovations, workspace decommissioning, replacing office furniture (including surplusage furniture or assets a facility no longer uses), and assisting with project set ups.
• Conducts and documents monthly checks on health department generators.
• May perform semi-skilled repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure public health district facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant.

Physical Demands

• Frequently within shift (33-67%): Standing, Walking, Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/Carry >50-100 lbs, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders, and working in cramped or unconditioned spaces.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Working in occupied clinical spaces where professionalism and patient confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience; or
• Three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience; or
• Three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including unique training opportunities and engaging worksite wellness events
• Wellness breaks (up to 30 minutes per workday)
• Employee retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/.