Facilities Coordinator - Veterinary Hospital

EVG Specialty Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Supportive and collaborative team

Wellness Care: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to oversee building safety, maintenance, and compliance within a veterinary setting. You will coordinate with contractors, plan refurbishments, and ensure all facilities meet health standards.

The role requires mechanical/plumbing skills, knowledge of HVAC and building systems, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while staying on schedule.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and do labor-intensive tasks.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proactive, able to solve problems and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to form strong relationships with vendors and repair representatives.
• Willingness to learn additional skills as needed.
• Must be comfortable working around animals in a medical setting; veterinary facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements.
• Work with management to oversee and plan building installments and refurbishments.
• Coordinate with management to work with cleaning company and provide guidance on responsibilities and special projects.
• Keep building and all facilities up to code and accurately follow maintenance protocols.
• Expected to be on call for emergent maintenance issues such as HVAC.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections.
• Monitor interior and exterior areas of building for cleanliness and general conservation.
• Provide repair solutions for medical equipment including in-house, outsourced and vendor provided.
• Prepare and implement projects as directed.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Support maintenance and installment work as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Mechanical & plumbing

Vendor management

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Facilities Coordinator - Veterinary Hospital

Washington, DC

Friendship Hospital For Animals is looking for a Facilities Coordinator to join our team in beautiful Washington D.C. The Facilities Coordinator oversees all aspects of building functions and guarantees the safety and functionality of all facilities. Duties include running routine safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work and maintaining records. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in facilities oversight processes and is competent in all areas of facility maintenance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Wellness Care- Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), HSA, generous paid time off, pet care discounts and so much more!

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards and cleaning procedures
• Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements
• Work with management to oversee and plan building installments and refurbishments
• Coordinate with management to work with cleaning company and provide guidance on responsibilities and special projects
• Keep building and all facilities up to code and accurately follow maintenance protocols
• Expected to be on call for emergent maintenance issues such as HVAC
• Perform routine maintenance inspections
• Monitor interior and exterior areas of building for cleanliness and general conservation
• Provide repair solutions for medical equipment including in-house, outsourced and vendor provided
• Prepare and implement projects as directed
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
• Support maintenance and installment work as needed

Qualifications:

• Mechanical and plumbing skills
• Knowledge of HVAC and other building systems
• Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Proactive, able to solve problems and strong attention to detail
• Ability to form strong relationships with vendors and repair representatives
• Willingness to learn additional skills as needed
• must be comfortable working around animals in a medical setting
• previous experience in a veterinary facility not required but preferred

Meet Our Hospital:

Friendship Hospital for Animals is a top-tier AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital providing compassionate patient care including wellness, emergency and specialized care. Our range of specialized departments includes critical care, radiology, anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology/neurosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine/hemodialysis, rehab therapy, and surgery. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge MRI and CT technology, a dedicated ICU, long-term ventilator capability, and onsite hemodialysis. We are constantly evolving to provide the most advanced, state-of-the art comprehensive care. We believe in sharing our knowledge with the community through continuing education, externships, internships and residency programs.

We're exclusively seeking individuals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another and enhance the health and happiness of our patients, clients, team members, and the community. Of course having fun while doing so is a non-negotiable!