Facilities Coordinator - Veterinary Medicine

Position Title:
Facilities Coordinator - Veterinary Medicine

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Four years of post high school work including experience involving public contact and storekeeping procedures. • Possession of a current Iowa driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Small animal handling experience, including restraint, feeding and providing basic care.
Experience cleaning and disinfecting animal cages.
Experience in a clinical veterinary setting.

Job Description:

The Lloyd Vet Medical Center is hiring for a Facilities Coordinator. Duties include: cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining inventory in the Small Animal Hospital.

Under general supervision, is responsible for the operation of equipment and for directing and coordinating facilities to provide procurement and inventory control for a physically decentralized area. Provides functional supervision as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the ordering, receiving, storing, inventory, inspection and distribution of materials and supplies.

• Performs appraisals of the condition and cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.

• Maintains and/or supervises the maintenance of records indicating receipt and disposition of all stock material and supplies.

• Maintains adequate inventory control system; conducts searches for misplaced or lost items.

• Performs a wide variety of housekeeping/custodial duties including cleaning, laundering and related functions inside and outside the building as required.

• Inspects and services equipment and building, performing minor repairs as necessary and reports major problems to the appropriate area.

• Answers telephone inquiries, making necessary and proper referrals of the calls, and maintains a call log.

• Prepares special and periodic reports for operation.

• Performs touring and chauffeuring duties as required.

• Provides training to other departmental staff members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to interpret policies and procedures accurately.

• Ability to establish and maintain an inventory control system and keep accurate and up-to-date records.

• Ability to organize and coordinate.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
09

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
March 5, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 14, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14200