Indiana University · 21 hours ago
IUGFS Facility Operations Specialist
Montana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yrIndiana University operates the Judson Mead Geologic Field Station in Montana, which supports a leading field geology program. The IUGFS Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining building operations, coordinating safety procedures, and overseeing maintenance and repairs at the facility.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lives on site at the IU Geologic Field Station in Montana and maintains buildings and property operations and functions, including annual maintenance planning, security/access control, and emergency response
Coordinates fire and life safety, environmental safety procedures, and planning with university and department personnel and external agencies
Carries out regular cleaning and maintenance, performs unspecialized tasks as needed, including repairs and small construction projects
Works with non-exempt Licensed and Skilled Trades staff and IU facilities staff to carry out specialized or large repair, maintenance, and construction projects
Maintains building operations and maintenance such as maintenance planning, security/access control, and emergency response. Coordinates fire and life safety, environmental safety procedures, and planning with university personnel and external agencies where required
Performs periodic scheduled and ad hoc inspections to identify cleaning and property maintenance needs
Prepares estimates for repairs and ensures building maintenance falls within allocated budget with an emphasis on cost-containment
Participates in all aspects of project development, budget, implementation, and completion
Participates in an on-call rotation to cover emergency situations
Coordinates fulfillment of work orders for corrective action and routine maintenance; monitors progress, escalating complex matters as needed
May provide guidance to non-exempt Licensed and Skilled Trades staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to handle equipment
Ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs
Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away
Ability to discern between colors
Ability to detect objects in peripheral space of self
Ability to discern items in detail
Good depth perception
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation
Preferred
Some experience in facilities management, project management, business operations, or related field
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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