Facilities Coordinator III

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks a Facilities Coordinator III to oversee routine, preventative, and planned facility maintenance, ensuring safe, secure, and functional buildings for staff and guests.

The role includes managing mechanical and electrical operations, HVAC, and landscaping, plus coordinating with athletic staff regarding equine facilities and nutrition, and supervising student barn crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience in facilities, building maintenance, or facilities construction scheduling and inventory.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees mechanical and electrical operations, HVAC, architecture, and landscaping to ensure a comfortable and safe facility for faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Management of the horse herd and facilities used by the Athletic Department - Women's Equestrian Team.
• Communicate with the coaching staff and veterinarians regarding horse performance on a daily basis.
• Management of the equine nutrition program with routine communication with the coaching staff about needs and changes.
• Training supervision, coordination and management of the student worker barn crew, including equine handling methods.
• Work with the Farm Foreman on Hildebrand Equine Complex maintenance including facility, pasture, and arenas maintenance and cleaning schedules.
• Maintain safe working conditions for Hildebrand employees, teams and visitors.
• Equestrian team show preparation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree equivalence

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet apps

Job description

Job Title

Facilities Coordinator III

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

• 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
• 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.

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.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Coordinator III, under general supervision, oversees routine, preventative, and planned facility maintenance. Keeps buildings in safe, secured condition and in constant working order. Oversees mechanical and electrical operations, HVAC, architecture, and landscaping to ensure building is a comfortable and safe facility for faculty, staff, students, and guests.

Responsibilities:

• -Oversees mechanical and electrical operations, HVAC, architecture, and landscaping to ensure building is a comfortable and safe facility for faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• -Management of the horse herd and facilities used by the Athletic Department - Women's Equestrian Team.
• -Communicate with the coaching staff and veterinarians regarding horse performance on a daily basis.
• - Management of the equine nutrition program with routine communication with the coaching staff about needs and changes.
• -Training supervision, coordination and management of the student worker barn crew. Training to include equine behavior and handling methods.
• -Work with the Farm Foreman on the maintenance of the Hildebrand Equine Complex to include the facility, pasture, and arenas maintenance and cleaning schedules
• -Maintain safe working conditions for Hildebrand employees, teams and visitors.
• -Equestrian team show preparation.
• -Post-season (SEC and National Championship) travel.
• -Occasional support of other facility users (AgriLife Extension, Equine Initiative, College of Veterinary Medicine).
• -Serves as contact for after-hours facility emergencies.
• -Other job-related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• -Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• -Four years of related experience in facilities, building maintenance, or facilities construction scheduling and inventory.
• -Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• -Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• -Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• -Minimum of 5 years' experience in Equine Management.
• -Experience in horse show and/or athletics background.

Other Requirements:

• -Ability to promptly respond to on-site emergency calls.
• -Ability to exert heavy force.
• -Requires travel to various locations.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $68,330.50/Annually

Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is not eligible for remote work.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:

Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12-15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed program