Facilities & Building Operations Assistant

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Building Services Assistant to support the Senior Building Administrator in maintaining four buildings in the Chemistry Complex, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate safely and efficiently.

You will assist with tracking maintenance, organize keys, set up rooms for events, support security and safety planning, and help in the stockroom, working with hand tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent with 1–2 years of related experience.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Proficiency with hand tools and larger shop tools.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the building administrator in tracking the completion of maintenance work and repairs by Facilities Services mechanics.
• Organize and track department keys.
• Maintain department furniture, lab equipment, gridwork, and shop equipment, working with hand tools as needed.
• Assist with building security, health, and fire safety planning.
• Set up rooms for major departmental events.
• Assist in the Chemistry Stockroom as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent working

Hand tools

Shop tools

MS Office

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Building Services Assistant to support the Senior Building Administrator in maintaining four buildings in the Chemistry Complex, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate safely and efficiently.

You will assist with tracking maintenance, organize keys, set up rooms for events, support security and safety planning, and help in the stockroom, working with hand tools and MS Office.