Facilities & Space Operations Coordinator

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia 4-H is hiring a Facilities Operations Assistant to support day-to-day university facilities tasks in the Athens area. You will help manage space, furniture, inspections, and work orders to keep learning spaces functional and safe.

The role requires basic facilities knowledge, hands-on tooling ability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with faculty, staff, and vendors. Evening/weekend as needed may occur.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic facilities operations and building support practices.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and related equipment.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report routine facility maintenance issues.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments independently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain compliance with University policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of office moves, furniture relocations, and workspace setup activities.
• Assist with deliveries and placement of furniture, equipment, and supplies for the College.
• Move, arrange, and install office furniture, equipment, and supplies for new employees, departmental relocations, and special events.
• Assemble and disassemble office furniture, shelving, and workstations.
• Install and replace non-technical building accessories, signage, whiteboards, bulletin boards, and similar fixtures.
• Provide routine facility support tasks such as replacing accessible light bulbs, tightening loose hardware, replacing batteries, addressing minor cosmetic deficiencies, etc.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting of facility-related issues and submit requests for repairs requiring technical expertise.
• Report facility issues related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building systems through appropriate processes.
• Assist with response efforts during facilities-related emergencies and urgent building issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment, storage areas and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Assist with laboratory set-up and closure activities while ensuring safety requirements and protocols.
• Prepare offices, laboratories, classrooms, and common areas for maintenance, renovation, and construction activities.
• Provide support for departmental space improvement projects and coordinate access for contractors, vendors, and Facilities Management personnel.

Skills

Facilities operations

Hand tools & power tools

Troubleshooting

Organization & recordkeeping

Prioritization & independence

Communication & customer service

Policy & safety compliance

Relationship building

Work order & inventory systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Georgia 4-H is hiring a Facilities Operations Assistant to support day-to-day university facilities tasks in the Athens area. You will help manage space, furniture, inspections, and work orders to keep learning spaces functional and safe.

The role requires basic facilities knowledge, hands-on tooling ability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with faculty, staff, and vendors. Evening/weekend as needed may occur.