Operations Coordinator

Michigan State University College of Engineering; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The CHM West Michigan Operations Coordinator at Michigan State University College of Engineering oversees building facilities, performs preventative maintenance, and coordinates safety monitoring. Based at MSU's Grand Rapids facilities, the role supports multiple centers and uses a work order system.

You will assist with daily operations, coordinate repairs, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with university and safety standards; some lifting and physical tasks are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; 1–3 years related work experience.
• Valid Michigan driver's license is required.
• Frequent lifting of less than 25 pounds and occasional lifting over 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily operations of the Grand Rapids Research Center, Secchia Center, and Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building; perform maintenance and repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Supports event setup, lab moves, and manages work requests; uses work order software and maintains inventory.
• Performs health and safety checks and inspections to comply with university and state regulations.

Skills

Facilities operations

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Work order system

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

1-3 years related experience

Job description

Position Summary

The CHM West Michigan Operations Coordinator assists with the oversight, inspection, maintenance and repair of building facilities and equipment and performs tasks necessary for basic preventative maintenance on various mechanical, electrical, and structural systems located in the Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center (GRRC), Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building (DMMIB) and the Secchia Center. This role coordinates safety monitoring with Environmental Health and Safety, assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to support the building operations and serves as a point-person for internal maintenance requests using a work order system. The Operations Coordinator maintains inventory for maintenance-related items and performs additional building specific duties as assigned.

Percentage Allocation of Major Responsibilities

40% Assists with facilitating the daily operations of the Grand Rapids Research Center, the Secchia Center, and the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building to ensure successful research and academic/business outcomes. Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of building systems, equipment, and structures.

• Lubricates, cleans, repairs, and services equipment.
• Changes filters, belts, seals, bearings, etc.
• Replaces light bulbs, fuses, ballasts, and makes minor electrical switch repairs and replacements.
• Patches and re-plasters walls and ceilings and touch-up paint
• Makes minor adjustments to heating and cooling equipment.
• Adjusts water softeners.
• Assists in loading and unloading tools, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Maintains landscaping and outdoor spaces.
• Monitors liquid nitrogen tank inventory for cryovessels.

40% Assists with event setup, lab moves/retrofits and manages work requests

• Moves furniture before and after events
• Moves and setup of equipment such as lab freezers, refrigerators
• Administrative tasks such as buying parts and managing purchase orders
• Uses work request software to complete work orders
• Tests and maintains safety equipment such as laboratory eyewash and safety showers
• Maintains inventory of maintenance-related items (filters, belts, batteries, common repair parts, etc)

15% Ensures health and safety standards are maintained to comply with university, state, and federal rules and regulations and assists with mandated compliance checks and inspections

• Fire pump tests
• Annual fire system checks
• Fire extinguisher inspections
• Boiler checks/ blowdowns

5% Performs other duties as requested, including cross-training to assist coworkers as appropriate or when workload dictates.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through the first two or three years of college, such as an Associate's degree in a business-related field or in a field related to the area of employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in performing tasks related to the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid Michigan vehicles operator's license(s) is necessary. Frequent lifting of less than 25 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Summary of Physical Demands

Frequent lifting of less than 25 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 09/15/2026 at 11:55 PM