Building Facility Operations Coordinator, COS Center for Imaging Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

31d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Facilities Operations Coordinator keeps the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology running smoothly and safely. The 70,000 sq. ft. Carlson building houses 20 laboratories, several classrooms, 40 offices, and a 150-seat auditorium. In addition, this position manages the lab stockroom, supervises student workers and lab GTAs, and ensures equipment is organized, supplied, repaired, and ready for weekly labs. The role oversees critical safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eyewashes, showers, and exhaust hoods; ensures employees complete required safety training; conducts annual physical inventory; and maintains property accounting procedures, including asset tagging and reporting. They also support A/V needs, equipment improvements, and classroom setup.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field
3 years of related experience
Knowledge of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, electrical, structural, and general repair systems, including preventative maintenance and facility lifecycle planning
Skill in using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar platforms to track work orders, manage priorities, and document repairs and preventive maintenance
Skill in assessing urgent situations, making sound decisions quickly, and responding to facilities-related emergencies, particularly in a residential or student-centered environment
Ability to assess urgent situations, make sound decisions quickly, and respond to facilities-related emergencies, particularly in a residential or student-centered environment
Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute small- to medium-scale renovation and improvement projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with contractors and campus partners
Eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Implements preventative maintenance plans for campus housing and facilities, ensuring timely resolution of issues ranging from general repairs to plumbing and painting
Executes short-term and long-term projects such as student room upgrades, common area renovations, and special-use space improvements in collaboration with other RIT departments
Utilizes work order systems to track maintenance requests, prioritize tasks, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards; assist maintenance and custodial mechanics as needed
Coordinates with campus partners and community stakeholders to assess and address renovation, safety, and operational needs that support a functional and welcoming student environment
Oversees day-to-day operations and event scheduling for designated facilities, acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external users and ensuring successful execution of events
Acts as the primary facilities contact in the absence of the Associate Director, provide support to the on-call maintenance program, and respond to urgent facility-related incidents—including on-site response when required
Manages the lab stockroom
Supervises student workers and lab GTAs
Ensures equipment is organized, supplied, repaired, and ready for weekly labs
Oversees critical safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, eyewashes, showers, and exhaust hoods
Ensures employees complete required safety training
Conducts annual physical inventory
Maintains property accounting procedures, including asset tagging and reporting
Supports A/V needs, equipment improvements, and classroom setup