Veterinary Facilities Lead — Safety & Maintenance

Friendship Hospital for Animals; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team

Wellness benefits

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Friendship Hospital For Animals in Washington, DC seeks a Facilities Coordinator to oversee building functions and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of facilities. You will inspect safety, coordinate with contractors, and plan maintenance while maintaining records.

The ideal candidate brings mechanical/VAV/building systems knowledge and comfort working around animals in a veterinary environment. Prior veterinary facility experience is preferred but not required; on-site work with a

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical and plumbing skills.
• Knowledge of HVAC and building systems.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform labor-intensive tasks.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Be proactive, solve problems, and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with vendors/repair reps.
• Willingness to learn additional skills as needed.
• Comfort working around animals in a medical setting.
• Previous veterinary facility experience not required but 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.
• 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

Mechanical skills

HVAC knowledge

Lifting heavy objects

Time management

Problem solving

Vendor relationships

Willingness to learn

Animals in medical setting

Veterinary facility experience (pref)

Job description

Friendship Hospital For Animals in Washington, DC seeks a Facilities Coordinator to oversee building functions and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance of facilities. You will inspect safety, coordinate with contractors, and plan maintenance while maintaining records.

The ideal candidate brings mechanical/VAV/building systems knowledge and comfort working around animals in a veterinary environment. Prior veterinary facility experience is preferred but not required; on-site work with a