Building Services Coordinator

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Starkville is looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee operations and maintenance within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The role involves extensive planning, organization, and supervision of building services, ensuring a clean and operational state.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in facilities management. Strong skills in organizing resources, communication, and knowledge of safety regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years’ experience in facilities or building management.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and schedule operations and maintenance in functional areas.
• Exercise oversight of ordering, use, storage, and security of supplies.
• Ensure facilities are kept in a clean and operational condition.
• Coordinate set-ups for events and conduct site evaluations.
• Collaborate with various departments to effectively coordinate repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Organizing resources

Supervisory experience

Communication

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Apply now Job no: 510721
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Jun 3 2026

Position Function

Plans, organizes, directs, and schedules operations and maintenance pertaining to Simrall.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of eight academic departments in the Bagley College of Engineering. The Department offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in ECE. It also offers graduate studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Programs are offered in Starkville, MS Gulf Coast, and Online campuses. The Department is composed of 614 undergraduates, 131 graduate students (70% PhD seeking), 29 faculty members (including 6 endowed professorships, 4 IEEE Fellows), and 7 staff members. Faculty members have developed a strong research program spanning the areas of computer systems, microelectronics, communications, electromagnetics, signal processing, machine learning, remote sensing, power, controls, high voltage, and engineering education. The Department houses the largest university operated high voltage laboratory in North America.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and schedule operations and maintenance in functional areas of building services.
• Exercise oversight of ordering, use, storage, and security of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure facilities are kept in a clean, presentable, and operational condition.
• Coordinate set-ups for events of MSU departments, student organizations and guests.
• Conduct site evaluations as required.
• Assist with the Electrical and Computer Engineering inventory.
• Collaborate with various internal and external departments/customers to effectively coordinate set-ups, repairs, maintenance, and building closures.
• Design, fabricate, assemble and test various mechanical equipment and devices in the ECE Shop.
• Supervise, manage, and issue keys, access cards, and other items related to building access and security.
• Participate in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develop and implement projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ experience in facilities or building management. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals. Employee development and performance management skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Occasional-Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours often anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; may involve conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Interested candidates must apply at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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Advertised: Jun 03 2026 Central Daylight Time