Facility Coordinator II
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedFacility Coordinator IIat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Provide facilities management administrative support and highly specialized skills for the physical
operations and support services for a large School, College or Division of the University to ensure the
effective utilization of available facilities and to improve operational efficiency.
- Oversee and monitor the maintenance and repair of the physical facilities and services to ensure
established standards are maintained. Assess space requirements and inventory usage of occupied
space and recommend and implement changes in allocation.
- May serve as technical liaison to facility researchers and students to identity and address unit needs
and provide recommendations regarding resource allocation and prioritization. Prepare and provide
related reports and data as requested.
- Determine operational inventory and equipment needs. Coordinate purchasing activities, analyze
needs, research products, contact vendors for prices, create specifications and oversee the purchasing
process to ensure appropriate selection, cost effectiveness and prompt delivery of equipment and
services.
- Develop and maintain property control records to ensure all property and equipment usage is
handled in a responsible manner. Initiate calls for service for unit equipment and utilities. Review
and approve all telecommunication services within the School, College or Division.
- May act as liaison to various departments, personnel and service groups to request service, resolve
problems and implement new and effective services. Attend meetings and participate in related
programs and events. Provide information on department facilities and activities.
- May provide advice and instruction to students, faculty and researchers regarding a technical
specialty. Utilize specialized knowledge in the execution of highly technical skills to provide
assistance units and support with research and instructional activities. Design, fabricate, repair and
maintain laboratory equipment.
- Assist in special projects which require long range planning, needs assessment and coordination of
various departments, staff and outside groups in terms of facilities maintenance and renovation and
sustaining physical operations. Assemble and direct the resources necessary to achieve goals set by
administrators.
- Supervise and schedule work assignments for regular and part-time support staff. Train and instruct
on policies and procedures to accommodate School/College/Division services.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Unique duties:
This classification provides facilities management which includes overseeing and coordinating various physical plant operational activities for a School, College or Division in the University. Work activities demand the application of many procedures to differing situations and offer the incumbent latitude in determining the sequence in which these procedures should be applied. Situations may also require the search for new applications of procedures and the establishment of new priorities. May require the application of highly specialized skills in a research setting and the utilization of such skills in the instruction and assistance of researchers and students in a laboratory setting. Work assignments are somewhat complex and require an understanding of facilities management. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to staff and the general public on the department's functioning and space utilization and may provide supervision to non-exempt department staff. Work assignments are performed independently and under the direction of an academic or administrative head, e.g. Dean, Director.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from a four year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or
experience.
Considerable experience in facilities management.
Reasonable supervisory experience.
Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Knowledge of University operational policies and procedures.
May require specialized skills and extensive experience in the application of those skills in a
research environment.
- Typically, incumbents have held positions such as Facilities Coordinator I or have been involved in
facilities upkeep.
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science
Primary department:
H1801 - Deans Office Pharmacy/Health Sci
Employment type:
Funding/salary information:
Working conditions:
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job openings:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.