Plant Facilities Coordinator

Position Title: Plant Facilities Coordinator

Employee Classification: Facilities Coord

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500680-FS CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 18.47

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Summary: Join Our Team!

Classification Summary:

Provides facilities management and support services for a specified University unit or component; coordinates activities of supporting organizations to assure continuity and smooth operation of the facility. Maintains usage and maintenance records.

May perform or oversee clerical, marketing, and public liaison functions associated with the facility. May assist in space management function and possess specialized skills, such as drafting. May supervise skilled/craft, or facilities technicians.

Classification Standard Duties:

Coordinates the maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment, as appropriate, to ensure optimum functionality; identifies, assesses, negotiates as necessary, and resolves building maintenance and usage problems. Serves as liaison between facility operations and physical plant operations; recommends correction of deficiencies; coordinates remodeling activities, as appropriate to the position.

Schedules space usage, controls key issuance and building security; prepares calendars and maintains records. Oversees events held at facility; interacts with caterers, and/or auxiliary staff as appropriate to the specific event. Oversees and coordinates day-to-day on-site public assistance activities such as security escort, public information, and/or visitor transport services, as appropriate to the position.

Provides technical support and troubleshooting of equipment, as appropriate to the specific position, which may include telecommunications and computer hardware and software. Prepares scheduled and periodic reports of facility usage, maintenance, and condition. Maintains and orders equipment and supplies for facility operations.

May operate heavy equipment for grounds maintenance, as appropriate to the specific position. May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees. Performs various clerical duties as required, including logging and routing incoming mail, light typing, and preparation of outgoing mail. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Knowledge of building design, construction, and maintenance.

Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of a range of electronic office equipment.; SKILLS:Records maintenance skills. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.

Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures. Clerical and basic office skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to schedule events and/or facilities usage.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates the maintenance and repair of utilities assets located at the Central Utility and Satellite Chilled Water Plants. Maintains equipment operation usage and maintenance compliance records required by the New Mexico Environmental Department.

Serves as liaison for NMSU Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management, State Boiler Inspector and State Insurance Underwriter. Coordinates scheduled utility outages with the NMSU community, City of Las Cruces and El Paso Electric. Responsible for coordinating with NMSU EHS & Risk Management and certified NMED Emission Testing contractors.

Maintains open purchase order agreements for emergency repair services. Request quotes and prepare estimates for equipment repairs. Manage warranty claims associated with contractor services or equipment failures.Maintain appropriate levels of chemical inventory for steam and chilled water plant operations.

Administer the Tunnel Access Control process to NMSU and external personnel. Provide technical support and troubleshooting of utility production equipment. Prepares scheduled and periodic reports of facility usage, maintenance and condition.Oversees and coordinates on‐site public assistance activities such as security escort, public information and visitor tours.

Maintains the daily Afterhours Callout Logs used for timesheet auditing purposes. Perform utility tunnel inspections and generate deficiency work orders for any abnormal or failed equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Victor Palafox, 575-646-3192, vpalafox@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference.

We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.