The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Building Services Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position acts as the building manager for Gilbert Hall, and the 1st and 2nd floors of the Linus Pauling Science Center; manages technical shops and Chemistry Store employees; and provides purchasing services to research and instructional faculty.
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Key Responsibilities
45% Building Maintenance and Project Coordination:
Working in the role of Building Manager, conducts weekly walk-throughs of Gilbert Hall and Linus
Pauling Science Center (1st and 2nd floors). Checks for needed repairs, cleaning, and tracks
progress of previously identified repairs and small maintenance projects.
Knows and follows custodial schedules to aid in tracking custodial services to buildings.
Recognizes problems that need to be corrected, and exercises authority to contact the Custodial Services and/or Facilities Services to arrange for service and/or repairs, including exterior building appearance (e.g., cobwebs removed from windows, weeds removed from sidewalk cracks and steps) and landscape maintenance. Provides appropriate index number(s) to Facilities Services, per space "owner" instructions, when a work order request is made.
Communicates campus and building alerts to building occupants by forwarding emails from
Facilities Services and Custodial Services.
Acts as a liaison between building occupants, Facilities Services, and Custodial Services.
Oversee building safety and facilitate fire inspections, accompany the fire inspector during
annual walk-through, receives the fire inspection report, and ensures corrective action is taken (if needed) and keeps hallways clear in compliance with fire codes.
Arranges for the proper disposal of surplus items. Ensures that physical inventory items are tagged at The time of purchase and the location of the item are recorded with the University Auditors office.
Obtains bids for work to be performed or equipment to be purchased, works with Purchasing and Construction Contracting (PaCC) as needed.
Monitors and coordinates remodeling and rejuvenation projects with Facilities Services and
outside contractors; works directly with space "owners" on remodeling, upgrades, and minor equipment purchases and monitors project progress to ensure timely completion.
Attends meetings with contractors and facilities/landscaping space "owners," and resolves issues
between Facilities Services and space "owners."
20% Management of Technical Shop and Chemistry Store Employees:
Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for assigned staff and student employees; plans,
assigns and reviews work, establishes goals for each position, and assesses performance through completion of written evaluations. Acts on disciplinary issues in coordination with direct supervisor.
30% Purchasing:
Assists instructional and tenure stream faculty as needed in researching products to purchase.
Places orders and tracks order status. Relays order status to the end user and addresses delays and back orders in a timely manner
Coordinates with UIT in the development and implementation of online purchasing system.
5% Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience effectively using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Experience coordinating and tracking multiple projects with strict deadlines from initiation to completion.
Experience conducting regular building inspections and coordinating necessary repairs/updates.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience researching and purchasing products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience clearly communicating policies and procedures to a diverse group of individuals via email, phone, in person.
Knowledge of fire, and health and safety inspections and protocols.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess, and maintain a current, valid drivers license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience sourcing and purchasing chemicals.
Knowledge of, and experience storing and handling chemicals
Willingness to commit to upholding the values of inclusive excellence and ability to embrace all people, ideas and perspectives as it aligns with COS values.
General maintenance and repair skills
Ability to troubleshoot and fix common building issues
Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and minor repairs
Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position is required to work with chemicals in a non-lab setting; lift equipment, hazardous materials or equipment, power tools, work on elevated surfaces, and may be exposed to asbestos.
The incumbent will typically work in an office, but will often be required to push, pull, lift and carry objects. Some driving may be required during the workday.
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Letters of Reference are required for this position. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.
For additional information please contact:
Paula Christie
paula.christie@oregonstate.edu
(541) 737-1681
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.