Facilities Coordinator

Planet Pharma; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Facilities coordinator in Morrisville, NC to provide basic support to conference services and soft services across the site. This entry-level role follows clear instructions and established processes to help maintain meeting spaces and workplace environments to an acceptable standard.

You will work under supervision, performing routine tasks such as room setups, cleaning checks, and basic admin duties, with opportunities to assist contractors and report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Basic practical/handy skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good attitude and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.
• Interest in building systems or maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and resetting meeting rooms (furniture layout, basic equipment, refreshments).
• Check rooms are clean, tidy, and ready for use.
• Report issues with meeting rooms or equipment.
• Provide basic on-the-day support for meetings when required.
• Support delivery of services such as cleaning, waste, and catering.
• Carry out basic checks to ensure areas are clean and presentable.
• Report any service issues to supervisors.
• Help raise or log simple service requests.
• Carry out routine site checks and report faults or issues.
• Support with moving equipment, furniture, or supplies as needed.
• Assist with basic administrative or record-keeping tasks.
• Provide polite, helpful service to employees and visitors.
• Follow all site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Basic hand skills

Reliable and punctual

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Interest in building systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic understanding of tools and equipment

Job description

Purpose:

As a Facilities coordinator, you will provide basic support to conference services and soft services operations across the site. This entry-level role focuses on carrying out routine tasks to help maintain meeting spaces and workplace environments to an acceptable standard.

You will work under supervision, following clear instructions and established processes.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with setting up and resetting meeting rooms (furniture layout, basic equipment, refreshments)
• Check rooms are clean, tidy, and ready for use
• Report issues with meeting rooms or equipment
• Provide basic on-the-day support for meetings when required

Soft Services Support:

• Support delivery of services such as cleaning, waste, and catering
• Carry out basic checks to ensure areas are clean and presentable
• Report any service issues to supervisors

General Facilities Tasks:

• Help raise or log simple service requests
• Carry out routine site checks and report faults or issues
• Support with moving equipment, furniture, or supplies as needed
• Assist with basic administrative or record-keeping tasks

Vendor & Team Support:

• Work alongside team members and supervisors to complete daily tasks
• Assist contractors or service providers when required
• Follow instructions for supporting service delivery

Customer Service:

• Provide a polite and helpful service to employees and visitors
• Respond to simple queries and direct more complex issues to others

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all site health and safety procedures
• Use equipment and materials safely
• Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions

Job Knowledge :

• High school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience in conference and meeting support is beneficial but not essential

Job Complexity :

Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment.
Has little or no role in decision-making.

Supervision Received / Freedom to act:

Normally receive detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision.

Interactions / Business Relationships:

Contacts are primarily within immediate work unit.
Contacts involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Basic education (e.g., secondary school or equivalent)
• Previous experience in maintenance, manual work, or facilities support is beneficial but not essential

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills & Competencies

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Basic practical/handy skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Good attitude and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow safety procedures

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of tools and equipment (desirable)
• Interest in building systems or maintenance trades

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Indoor environment

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position – Frequently
• Walking: Moving about on foot?- Frequently
• Sitting: Remaining seated to perform tasks – Frequently
• Lifting: Raising or lowering objects – (Estimated Weight Range) – Frequently
• Carrying: Transporting objects manually – Frequently

Pay Rate Range: $20 – $22.66/hr