Coordinator, Facilities, University Housing And Culinary Services

Job Title:

Coordinator, Facilities, University Housing and Culinary Services

Physical Location:

Kent Campus

• Kent, OH

Salary:

$41,114 - $50,000

Basic Function:

Coordinate facilities related functions within University Housing and Culinary Services. Reports to designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function - if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:

Assist with coordination of daily work orders and scheduled work for University Housing and Culinary Services. Work with University Facilities Management to communicate needs, follow up on issues, and work order review.

Support project coordination and oversight.

Coordinate equipment needs, including monitoring of maintenance and repair, and preventative maintenance. Track and maintain equipment inventory. At times, investigate broken equipment, which may include exerting force or moving heavy objects.

Provide ongoing assessment of furnishings and equipment to make recommendations regarding the purchase of new inventory of products and/or refinishing, repairing items. When necessary, deliver inventory items (i.e. carpet squares, tools, maintenance repair parts) to the appropriate places and people.

Coordinate preventative maintenance and transitional periods including cleaning, painting, moving, refuse/recycling, and entomological service (pest control) needs.

Coordinate communication to students and staff regarding scheduled work.

Act as primary coordinator for facility related services including but not limited to laundry services, entomological services (pest control), furniture, building signage, and related areas.

Collaborate with departments across campus including but not limited to University Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety, academic colleges, Fire Prevention and Safety to support safety and student success.

Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.

Serve on assigned department, division, and University committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed,

OR

A minimum of five year of full-time relevant professional experience in culinary/kitchen operations, housing operations, residential facilities. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Student housing

Project Management

Facilities

Culinary operations

Skill In:

Written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Adhering to deadlines

Ability To:

Respond calmly and quickly to challenging situations

Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments

Adhere to deadlines.

Work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

Travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally

Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field, such as construction management, business administration, or higher education. Professional work experience in college student housing or culinary services.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.