CALS Facilities Coordinator

The Opportunity The Facilities Coordinator will serve as a member of the Capital Projects and Facilities Operations team for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) which oversees the facilities needs for over 40 departments which are occupying 3.5 million square feet of building space across New York State and beyond. This position is responsible for a defined set of buildings.Specifically, the Facilities Coordinator will serve as a member of the CALS Facilities Coordinator Team. The team provides building coordinator services to CALS Ithaca campus buildings. Each team member will be assigned primary responsibilities for several buildings. The team is expected to work cooperatively, cross-train to become familiar with others buildings, and provide backup when needed. Additional responsibilities will include: * 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 primary point of contact for various 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 directly with stakeholders including faculty, researchers, students, staff, building care personnel, shops personnel, customer service, contractors, project teams, and others. * Use discretion, judgment, and interpersonal skills to accomplish goals. * Fully support the Capital Projects and Facilities Operations team 's dedication to continuous improvement in documentation, communication, standardization, and the level of support provided to the academic departments, centers, and program units within CALS.This is a full-time position at 97.5% FTE. The work location is Ithaca, NY. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to supportlocal people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can addresschallenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.CALS Office of Capital Projects and Facilities Services (CALS Facilities) manages space in 500 buildings, as well as over 10,000 acres of agricultural and natural lands in Ithaca, Geneva, and across NYS. The team is focused on building operations and management, renovations of existing facilities and spaces, space planning, land use management, and the CU pesticide program. The team works closely with partners in Facilities and Campus Services. What We Need * Associate's Degree with 5-7 years experience or equivalent; experience closely related to facilities maintenance work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Familiarity with institutional buildings systems required. * Strong customer service skills, including ability to in