CALS Facilities Coordinator

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

13d•$29 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Coordinator is a member of the Capital Projects and Facilities Operations team for Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The team oversees facilities needs across more than 40 departments and 3.5 million square feet of building space across New York State and beyond. This position provides building coordinator services for assigned CALS Ithaca campus buildings, with primary responsibility for several buildings and the expectation of cooperating and cross-training with other team members to provide backup as needed. The coordinator responds to routine and emergency maintenance issues, coordinates repairs and inspections, monitors building-care services, supports small renovation and maintenance projects, and serves as a point of contact for a broad range of campus stakeholders. The role also supports the team’s continuous improvement in documentation, communication, standardization, and service to CALS academic departments, centers, and program units. This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE, located onsite in Ithaca, New York. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 5–7 years of experience, or equivalent; experience should be closely related to facilities maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with institutional building systems.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally and proactively with a wide variety of clientele.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
Ability to exercise sound and ethical judgment and reasoning.
Ability to perform self-directed work.
Ability to solve problems logically and creatively, multitask, and manage priorities effectively.
Ability to maintain confidential and/or sensitive information.
Ability to organize information and tasks with attention to detail.
Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and coworkers while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
Ability to listen and communicate customer needs while balancing College priorities and needs.
Must have and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License and provide reliable transportation to various job sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a university or institutional facilities management environment.
Familiarity with Cornell facilities management and other computer systems, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, steam boilers, HVAC, construction blueprints, and environmental and safety codes (OSHA) in a research setting.

Responsibilities

Respond to routine and emergency facility maintenance issues; prioritize and coordinate maintenance and repairs with College departments and University Shops.
Assist with utility interruption notifications and scheduling.
Assist with emergencies such as unplanned power outages or utility disruptions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental, safety, and code inspections, tests, and surveys.
Monitor services provided by the Department of Building Care and the Grounds Department in College public spaces.
Distribute keys as required.
Assist with removal of surplus furniture and equipment.
Coordinate small renovation projects and Minor Critical Maintenance (MCM) projects.
Use databases to enter and access information.
Communicate with faculty, researchers, students, staff, building care personnel, shops personnel, customer service, contractors, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Use discretion, judgment, and interpersonal skills to accomplish goals.
Support continuous improvement in documentation, communication, standardization, and service to CALS academic departments, centers, and program units.
Cooperate and cross-train with the Facilities Coordinator Team, and provide backup when needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options.
Generous retirement contributions.
Access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Health and personal leave.
Three weeks of vacation.
13 holidays, including an end-of-year winter break from December 25 through January 1.
Two additional floating holidays.
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program.
Tuition aid for external education.
Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.