Facility Coordinator
LSU Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 mo ago
Management$65k/yrFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Act as the primary executor of building operations, handling daily needs, vendor interactions, and site emergencies.
- Perform or coordinate basic grounds and lawn maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and upkeep of outdoor areas to ensure a safe and professional environment.
- 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.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Hands-on facilities and building maintenance experience with proven ability to execute operational responsibilities directly
- Time management skills
- Ability to communicate professionally
- Minimum of 5 years required in facility maintenance environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years required in facility maintenance environments.
Competencies
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail/Accuracy
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Tenacity
- Timely Decision Making/Judgment
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment Requirements
- This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment.
- The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers, and related technology.
- The position may involve occasional travel, meetings, or attendance at events, as applicable to the role.
- Work hours are generally standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Physical Demands
- To perform the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to carry out a variety of physical and environmental tasks associated with facilities operations and grounds maintenance, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing building and outdoor maintenance tasks.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate tools and equipment used in both facility maintenance and lawn/grounds care (e.g., hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment).
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and occasional inclement weather.
- Ability to safely navigate building spaces and outdoor grounds, including uneven terrain.
- Ability to respond to facility needs and emergencies in a timely manner, which may require flexibility in schedule and physical demands.