Facilities Coordinator

Harris County; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to manage cemetery operations, including maintenance and customer service. The role requires a high school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position operates in both office and outdoor environments, with physical demands including lifting heavy objects.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in facility maintenance.
• Two years experience maintaining heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close county cemeteries.
• Perform maintenance for cemetery facilities.
• Provide customer service regarding burial locations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Harris County Community Services Department:

This office is focused on addressing the housing, infrastructure and public service needs of the low to moderate-income community in Harris County. This is accomplished through a process of securing and managing grants from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and partnerships with other government and non-profit agencies, resulting in a variety of programs, projects, and services.

Facilities Coordinator Overview:

The Coordinator will make ready grave spaces for all cremation and burials in the county cemeteries. The Coordinator will also maintain both county cemetery facilities including contacting vendors to service facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing of both county cemeteries

• Performs maintenance for both facilities

• Provides customer service to families, individuals, agencies, etc. inquiring about decedent burial locations

• Coordinates burial spaces

• Coordinates with vendors to service cemeteries

• Orders grave markers and ledgers

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience in facility maintenance

Licensure:

• Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task

• Have basic computer skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs

• Ability to enter data and run reports

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experience maintaining heavy equipment such as a tractor

• Two (2) years' experience operating a tractor

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular

• Monday – Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Hybrid work schedule is not available for this position.

• The employee will report to the Crosby Cemetery Office

Work Environment:

• This job operates in an office environment and outdoor environment.

• Occasional required travel to training events or meetings.

• Possible exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes, loud noises in the environment, and/or dangerous chemicals.

Physical Demands:

• This is a heavy work role.

• This would require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Infrequent exposure to embalming chemicals, pesticides, or weather conditions.

Work Location:

• Harris County Eastgate Cemetery, 21122 Crosby Eastgate Rd, Crosby, TX 77532

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.