Facilities Coordinator

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a proactive Facilities Coordinator to oversee the maintenance of a state-of-the-art food innovation center. This role involves ensuring the seamless operation of food production equipment, coordinating preventive maintenance, and providing technical support for various client activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, a bachelor's degree, and a passion for facilitating innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing agricultural research and education while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Competent in mechanical/electrical maintenance on industrial-type equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates facility maintenance duties.
• Inspects and repairs food production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

HVAC Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Electrical Testing Equipment

Job description

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The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties , dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. In addition, off-campus field stations and farms focus on research ranging from support for fisheries, agriculture and allied businesses to support for youth and teens, while several centers and institutes on the George H. Cook Campus at Rutgers–New Brunswick engage in world-class research to provide solutions for a range of issues faced by New Jersey residents.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Facilities Coordinator for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Facilities Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager of Production Planning and Facilities. This position will be full-time and based at the Rutgers Food Innovation Center ( FIC ) in Bridgeton (Cumberland County), NJ. This individual is the Facility Coordinator of the FIC facility and is responsible for both building and equipment maintenance for the entire 23,000 s.f. facility and the associated property, equipment setup daily, equipment oversight on an ongoing basis, operational research and development testing and troubleshooting for client activities, preventive maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Plans and coordinates such general facility maintenance duties as the examination, dismantling, repair, reassembly and maintenance of various types of food production equipment, including refrigeration units, heating systems, pumps, equipment, boilers, filters, etc.
• Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces used and defective parts; adjusts, lubricates and cleans functional parts.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, welding and burning equipment, electrical testing equipment and measuring devices.
• Performs general painting, carpentry, locksmithing, masonry and electrical duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair duties; cleans shop work areas.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment.
• Reports any questionable conditions to supervisor; and will perform related duties as required.
• Conducts inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies, and advise management when to reorder stock.
• Estimates work time, writing up lists of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for him/herself or the group including warehouse inventory through the FMX system or other inventory software.
• Expected to be very proactive, and to setup and run equipment for every client production run to ensure that client production begins as effortlessly as possible, on a timely basis, and with minimal disruptions, and is expected to interact on a regular basis with FIC clients and serve as a positive and proactive representative of the FIC team.
• Works independently and as part of the operations and R&D team, and is the primary contact for trouble calls, issues work orders and/or conducts the actual maintenance needs as necessary and coordinates the work of journey tradespersons and maintains preventive maintenance records.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of university facilities, grounds, supplies and materials, and prioritizing and estimating of work.
• Notifies supervisor of any emergent problems discovered through performance of assigned duties, and inputs data as required to fulfill job responsibilities using current technology and generate and complete automated work orders or service orders.
• Collaborates with IP&O on building asset condition and concerns. This includes reporting any mechanical concerns, disruptions or required repairs to building mechanical systems to the IP&O Operations staff.

This position is located in Bridgeton, NJ, Cumberland County – 2 hours off campus.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

• This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two years relevant experience in performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps and food manufacturing equipment.

Certifications/Licenses

• The applicant must have one or more current certifications in the HVAC /refrigeration field or be prepared to obtain this certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be competent in performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type equipment, such as kettles, ovens, conveyors, bottling lines, motors and pumps (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
• Experience in new product and process development is preferred.
• Experience in developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs as well as standard operating procedures (SOP’S).
• Experience in interacting with equipment vendors preferred.
• It is preferred that the applicant be able to operate a food manufacturing bottling line, low-pressure white-seal boiler and forklift and have appropriate certifications and licenses for this and/or be willing to obtain these.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.
• Must be able to perform duties in hot/moist environment.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0925

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/02/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City

City Bridgeton

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Facilities Coordinator Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department NJAES Food Innovation CtrSouth Overview The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES ) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties , dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. In addition, off-campus field stations and farms focus on research ranging from support for fisheries, agriculture and allied businesses to support for youth and teens, while several centers and institutes on the George H. Cook Campus at Rutgers–New Brunswick engage in world-class research to provide solutions for a range of issues faced by New Jersey residents. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Facilities Coordinator for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The Facilities Coordinator will report to the Senior Manager of Production Planning and Facilities. This position will be full-time and based at the Rutgers Food Innovation Center ( FIC ) in Bridgeton (Cumberland County), NJ. This individual is the Facility Coordinator of the FIC facility and is responsible for both building and equipment maintenance for the entire 23,000 s.f. facility and the associated property, equipment setup daily, equipment oversight on an ongoing basis, operational research and development testing and troubleshooting for client activities, preventive maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Plans and coordinates such general facility maintenance duties as the examination, dismantling, repair, reassembly and maintenance of various types of food production equipment, including refrigeration units, heating systems, pumps, equipment, boilers, filters, etc.
• Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces used and defective parts; adjusts, lubricates and cleans functional parts.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, welding and burning equipment, electrical testing equipment and measuring devices.
• Performs general painting, carpentry, locksmithing, masonry and electrical duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair duties; cleans shop work areas.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment.
• Reports any questionable conditions to supervisor; and will perform related duties as required.
• Conducts inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies, and advise management when to reorder stock.
• Estimates work time, writing up lists of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for him/herself or the group including warehouse inventory through the FMX system or other inventory software.
• Expected to be very proactive, and to setup and run equipment for every client production run to ensure that client production begins as effortlessly as possible, on a timely basis, and with minimal disruptions, and is expected to interact on a regular basis with FIC clients and serve as a positive and proactive representative of the FIC team.
• Works independently and as part of the operations and R&D team, and is the primary contact for trouble calls, issues work orders and/or conducts the actual maintenance needs as necessary and coordinates the work of journey tradespersons and maintains preventive maintenance records.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of university facilities, grounds, supplies and materials, and prioritizing and estimating of work.
• Notifies supervisor of any emergent problems discovered through performance of assigned duties, and inputs data as required to fulfill job responsibilities using current technology and generate and complete automated work orders or service orders.
• Collaborates with IP&O on building asset condition and concerns. This includes reporting any mechanical concerns, disruptions or required repairs to building mechanical systems to the IP&O Operations staff.

This position is located in Bridgeton, NJ, Cumberland County – 2 hours off campus. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

• This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 04 Position Salary $57,356 to $71,372 Annual Minimum Salary 57356.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 71372.00 Annual Maximum Salary 85388.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two years relevant experience in performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps and food manufacturing equipment.

Certifications/Licenses

• The applicant must have one or more current certifications in the HVAC /refrigeration field or be prepared to obtain this certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be competent in performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type equipment, such as kettles, ovens, conveyors, bottling lines, motors and pumps (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).
• Requires good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food processing industry is preferred.
• Experience in new product and process development is preferred.
• Experience in developing and maintaining preventative maintenance programs as well as standard operating procedures (SOP’S).
• Experience in interacting with equipment vendors preferred.

Equipment Utilized

• It is preferred that the applicant be able to operate a food manufacturing bottling line, low-pressure white-seal boiler and forklift and have appropriate certifications and licenses for this and/or be willing to obtain these.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.
• Must be able to perform duties in hot/moist environment.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0925 Posting Open Date 05/02/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Off Campus City Bridgeton State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two years relevant experience in performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps and food manufacturing equipment?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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