Facilities Coordinator

Syracuse University

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a Facilities Coordinator for its Minnowbrook Conference Center. The successful candidate will manage daily operations of the property, oversee routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong maintenance skills, a valid NYS Driver's License, and a minimum of five years of experience are required. The role may also involve supervising contract staff and responding to guest needs during overnight hours.

Qualifications

Five (5) plus years of progressive maintenance experience is essential.
Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of contract staff and maintaining day to day operations.
Managing and maintaining grounds, building, vehicles, safety of guests and staff.
Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly inspection, record keeping of petroleum, fire safety, septic systems.
On call for guest needs during overnight hours and as necessary.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge of grounds, buildings and equipment including HVAC

Team-oriented and customer service focused

Self-starter motivated

Well organized

Education

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Job Description

The Facilities Coordinator position is located at Minnowbrook Conference Center, set at Blue Mountain Lake in the picturesque Adirondack woodland. For more than 50 years, Syracuse University’s Minnowbrook Conference Center has offered a rich array of educational programs in a beautiful, natural setting. The property stands on 28 acres and includes three buildings and two cabins that can accommodate up to 56 overnight guests. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and executing the day- to-day tasks required to manage the property grounds and equipment. In coordination with the university Facilities Department, this position oversees the routine maintenance, repair to support the buildings, parking areas, lawns, gardens, paths and roads, utility and heating, security and HVAC systems as well as university vehicles and maintenance equipment. This position also oversees contracted maintenance services for buildings, grounds and equipment.

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five (5) plus years of progressive maintenance experience is essential.

Skills and Knowledge

Valid NYS Driver’s License
The candidate should possess maintenance knowledge of grounds, buildings and equipment including HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
Must be team-oriented and customer service focused
A self-starter motivated to assure all facility maintenance needs are met.
Candidate must be well organized and able to fulfill maintenance requests and preventive maintenance requirements in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of contract staff and maintaining day to day operations.
Managing and maintaining grounds, building, vehicles, safety of guests and staff. This includes plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, tree cutting, painting, plowing, shoveling and upkeep of boats/dock area, as well as some vehicle and golf cart maintenance.
Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly inspection, records keeping of petroleum, fire safety, septic systems.
On call for guest needs during overnight hours and as necessary depending on all facility needs.
Daily trash and recyclables removal from kitchen and all other buildings.
On call for guest needs during overnight hours and as necessary.
Overnight housing accommodations available on the property.
Weekend and evening work may be required on occasion for special events.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community

Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

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