Facilities Assistant And Greenhouse Coordinator

Req Id: 32434

Job Title: Facilities Assistant and Greenhouse Coordinator

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

This Facilities Assistant and Greenhouse Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing daily facility operations, safety and security, growth facility systems, maintenance tasks, and provide support for research activities, ensuring smooth operations within 5 buildings, totaling over 550,000 sq/ft. You will work under extremely limited supervision while requiring excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills to coordinate with vendors, contractors, Environmental Health and Safety, and Physical Facilities staff to meet project deadlines, respond to emergency maintenance issues, and solve issues which may be unclear and require previous experience to analyze and solve.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assist with facilities operations including facilitate repairs/renovations

• Support project management by inspecting facilities to ensure maintenance standards are met and addressing any workplace hazards found during inspection

• Provide emergency support as necessary

• Serves as liaison between vendors, contractors, Environmental Health and Safety, and Physical Facilities staff

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding facility usage and operations; may make minor changes or enhancements to procedures to improve effectiveness

• Repair, maintenance and support of greenhouse controls and equipment, including pumps, lights, irrigation systems and cooling pads.

• Regularly inspect greenhouse to ensure maintenance standards and address hazards found during inspections

• Implement and maintain policies and procedures regarding facility usage and operations; may make minor changes or enhancements to procedures to improve effectiveness

• May apply insecticides as necessary

What We're Looking For:

• HS diploma / GED

• 4 years of experience with facilities management, project management, building safety, and greenhouse operations

• Ability to obtain a 3A pesticide applicators license required (training provided)

• Mechanical, electrical, communication, organization, time management, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills

• Computer software skills, such as: Outlook, Excel, Ariba and SAP

• Technical skills, such as: troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and preventative maintenance

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.

• A background check is required for employment in this position

• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)

• Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get in Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University's expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

Take Your Next Giant Leap

We never stop, we keep going, because Discovery is in our DNA, and we want you to discover a Career at Purdue University! Come work alongside a family of diverse culture with faculty, students, and staff who come together to become one, Boilermakers! Our greatest adventures are yet to come, and we want to include you.

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Posting Start Date: 7/1/24