Coordinator of Facilities, Space, and Logistics

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00337PO24
Job Family	Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function	Facilities Maintenance
USC Market Title	Facilities Supervisor
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132128
Job Level	A4 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title)	Coordinator of Facilities, Space, and Logistics
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band	5
Approved Starting Salary	$41,258
Advertised Salary Range	$41,258 - $51,572
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Coordinator of Facilities, Space, and Logistics is responsible for handling issues related to the research and teaching infrastructure in several science-related departments, primarily providing support to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, while providing administrative and logistical support to departmental faculty. Oversees building maintenance and coordinates with CAS Facilities as needed. Oversees department renovations and construction projects. Serves as a departmental safety liaison to the Chemistry Lab Safety Committee teaching and research laboratories. Works closely with EHS to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Manages the inventory of major (research and teaching) equipment in the department. Updates and maintains signage and departmental directory, ordering new signage as needed.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent and 3 years related experience in business management, public administration, facilities management, or administrative services; or equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in a research and/or teaching laboratory setting and/or familiarity with the University and its general operation preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple responsibilities. Great analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, University policies and procedures, and general operation. Working knowledge of research and teaching laboratories (including applicable Health and Safety regulations). Ability to follow direction in the effective use of chemicals, care for tools and equipment, to ensure proper safety in the work place. Ability to learn or knowledge of area specific responsibilities. Commitment to the professional appearance and functionality of the University facilities. Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Working primarily with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, communicates with CAS Facilities regarding building maintenance issues such as roof leaks, water outages, and basic maintenance concerns. Updates and maintains signage and the departmental directory, ordering new signage as needed. Coordinates efforts involved with renovation of research and teaching laboratories.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Supports other departments in the College of Arts & Sciences to include, but not limited to: School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment (SEOE), Department of Physics and Astronomy, Department of Psychology, Department of Anthropology, and Department of Geography, by communicating building maintenance issues & outages, coordinating lab renovations for new faculty members, coordinating lab decommissionings by retiring or departing faculty members, signage updates, and coordinating moving of non-functional and surplus equipment to Consolidated Services.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Serves as a departmental liaison for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, helping monitor safety in research labs in the Graduate Science Research Center and providing backup support to the STB Stock Room Manager for teaching labs. In coordination with Principal Investigators, Instructional Faculty, EHS, & the Chemistry Lab Safety Committee, ensures compliance with Health & Safety regulations, fire codes, etc. for teaching and research laboratories. Verifies that common equipment and common work areas are compliant with all safety regulations. In coordination with the College, ensures that common equipment (autoclaves, centrifuges, freezers, cold rooms, etc.) remain in good working condition.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Provides logistical support for new faculty members when establishing research laboratories (includes cleaning, renovations, compliance with EHS regulations, transporting items to/from surplus, etc.). Oversees lab decommissioning, move outs, & cleaning by retiring or departing faculty members.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Maintains a key log and ordering of new office and laboratory keys. Responsible for key card access to different Chemistry and Biochemistry buildings, offices, and labs.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Maintains inventory of major research equipment & supplies in Chemistry & Biochemistry; provides back-up support to STB Stock Room Manager for teaching equipment and supplies; updates annual inventory lists; arranges for moving of non-functional equipment to Consolidated Services.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Provides assistance and guidance to faculty and staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies and procedures.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Contributes to the success of the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry by performing all other duties as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	04/24/2024
Job Close Date	06/10/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 10, 2024. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167188
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