Facilities Coordinator I

Texas A&M University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Teacher Retirement System enrollment

Employee Wellness Initiative

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Dallas is seeking a Facilities Coordinator I to manage routine and preventative maintenance in greenhouse environments. This role includes maintaining equipment and assisting with specialized projects including irrigation and organic farming tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and is willing to obtain a pesticide applicator's license. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and membership in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License within 3-6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment.
• Experience working in a greenhouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and reactive maintenance on greenhouses.
• Learn basic and routine greenhouse controller functions.
• Monitor pest and disease, and maintain pesticide records.
• Assist with specialized projects related to irrigation and organic field management.

Skills

Pesticide Applicator License

Greenhouse Operations

Hand Tools and Power Tools

Communication Skills

Vehicle Operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HVAC Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator I – Agency: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department, Dallas, Texas.

About Texas A&M AgriLife

The Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. As the nation's largest, most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within the Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Facilities Coordinator I position is responsible for performing routine preventative and reactive maintenance in the various protected environments, including greenhouses, shade structures, hoophouses, growth chambers, growtainers and/or other equipment or facilities related to the protected environments, and other campus facilities/equipment. This position is expected to learn basic and routine greenhouse controls and operations and be able to assist in monitoring and programming simple changes. Performs other tasks related to general facilities and operations at the center. Assists center programs with specialized projects on a needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Routine and Preventative Maintenance
  • Performs routine preventive and reactive maintenance on the greenhouses and related equipment.
  • Cleans and sanitizes evaporative cooling pads and system components.
  • Troubleshoots and performs basic and routine repairs and maintenance to fans and pumps such as exchanging belts, tightening belts and changing pumps.
  • Greases and lubricates greenhouse equipment such as curtain racks, drives, ridge vents and pad vents.
  • Installs and removes shade cloth.
  • Performs general repairs and installs new equipment.
  • Operates vehicles and farm machinery.
• Greenhouse Controls and Operations
  • Learns and performs basic and routine greenhouse controller functions and greenhouse operations.
  • Assists in monitoring greenhouse performance and issues.
  • Make simple programming changes to the greenhouse controllers.
  • Uses spreadsheets and/or Word processor for record keeping.
• IPM, Pesticides and Hygiene
  • Pest and disease monitoring and identification.
  • Make recommendations for pesticide applications.
  • Maintain a pesticide applicator’s license: Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and disinfectants.
  • Maintain records, SDS and inventory of chemicals.
  • Assist with Environmental Health and Safety tasks related to hazardous waste storage.
• Specialized Projects & Organic Field
  • Assists center programs on an as‑needed basis.
  • Performs duties related to specialized projects.
  • Assists with irrigation installation, repair (greenhouse and field) as needed.
  • Operates vehicles and farm machinery in performance of duties.
  • Prepares and cultivates the organic field, plant cover crops and mow down.
  • Maintains records for organic field activity and assists with ongoing organic certification.
  • Performs basic and routine maintenance on HVAC equipment as needed.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License within 3-6 months of hire. The individual in this position must complete pesticide license 3b.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment.
• Ability to climb and use a ladder or other aerial equipment in a safe manner.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools and other equipment used in facilities and greenhouse maintenance.
• Experience working in a greenhouse environment.
• Ability to operate vehicles and farm machinery.
• Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) and work collaboratively with supervisors and center staff.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as agriculture, biology or another related field.
• Two years of experience in horticulture, agriculture and/or facilities maintenance with pesticide experience.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, specifically air handlers and variable frequency drives.
• Greenhouse controls experience.

Other Requirements

• Ability to use a ladder, work in harsh environmental conditions, dexterity to operate hand and power tools.
• Lifting/moving heavy objects and materials.
• Operates vehicles and farm machinery.
• Work is performed in potentially hazardous situations or involves hazardous materials and/or chemicals.

Salary

Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.