Coordinator/Facilities Operations & Services

Department: Administration
Status: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Vice President/Facilities Operations & Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Prepared: August 2023

Summary/Objective

Facilities Operations & Services Coordinator provides support for facilities operations and the day-to-day operations of facilities.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist primarily with the overall daily operations of the Laurel Support Center and other facilities as needed
  • Ensure building systems are working and administer repairs of systems as needed; contact vendors for immediate repairs
  • Inspect the building for issues and report to VP of Facilities Operations and Services
  • Facilitate a safe, clean and quiet environment, including maintaining fire and life safety equipment, elevator inspections, supporting trainings for life safety and evacuation drills
  • Coordinate facilities services, including cleaning, pest control and housekeeping
  • Coordinate outside vendors (such as those used for office supplies, beverages, bottled water)
  • Assist facility manager with scheduling room reservations for staff, update Laurel Support Center calendar
  • Ensure daily operation and overall maintenance of office equipment
  • Retrieve and distribute mail, packages and deliveries
  • Coordinate equipment inventory and supplies
  • Assist with tracking workflow and activities into the comprehensive calendar
  • Assist with the operation of access control system, security and climate alarms
  • Assist with security, including issuing access badges to staff, monitoring security calendars
  • Coordinate and give updates at weekly support center meeting
  • Maintain (registration and maintenance) and operate company vehicles for various tasks
  • Transport equipment and staff when requested
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated, pro-active and ability to pivot quickly
  • Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities
  • Superior interpersonal skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Familiar with document and artifact security a plus
  • At least 3 years’ experience in operations and facilities coordination or relevant experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Good analytical/critical thinking
  • Hold a valid driver’s license

Salary Range: $65K - $67K

Location: Laurel, MD and Washington, DC. This is an on-site position.

Application Process

Please email your application to [email protected] with a cover letter, resume and three references.

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