Building Coordinator Physical Plant

Position Summary

Under broad review and direction from the Assistant Director of Facility Services, in conjunction with School of Medicine leadership the incumbent in this position will coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for scientific and laboratory equipment and building maintenance and services. In an emergency situation, (fire, gas leak, utility outage, etc.) the Building Coordinator will be the single point of contact.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for scientific and laboratory equipment. Consult with faculty on equipment needs related to research. This includes:
• Designing and fabricating research instrumentation
• Building of prototypes, troubleshooting the prototype, revising prototypes as needed, and installing equipment once completed.
• Troubleshooting existing equipment.
• Organizing and managing repairs with outside vendors not covered by SU (the primary contractor responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs).
• Creating service requests/work orders for the School of Medicine.
• Assisting the departments with the accounting activities related to the repairs.
• Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for building equipment and services. This includes:
• Coordinating laboratory preparation and modifications for new faculty members.
• Organization and management of the transfer of existing laboratories between various LSUHSC School of Medicine sites.
• Consultation with LSUHSC leadership on desired laboratory renovation and modification.
• Coordinate moving equipment between labs.
• Coordinate the sending of equipment to surplus.
• Monitoring cold rooms, freezers, dishwashers, autoclaves, incubators and other building equipment.
• Managing minor repairs.
• Serving as the primary contact person in the dissemination of information to all building occupants regarding utility shutdowns, project coordination, fire drills and other emergency situations.
• Creating service requests/work orders for items including but not limited to: plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical problems, damaged furniture, and malfunctioning clocks.
• Assist with the School of Medicine (SOM) space management and annual space study, under the direction of the Associate Dean for Research or those responsible for managing the space study. Maintain the database and update records, for the School of Medicine on the assignment of research, teaching, and administrative space amongst all departments. Provide reports and data to the responsible parties in the SOM Dean’s office, when needed, to determine the proper allocation of space.
  

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).

The Office of Property and Facilities Management, under the leadership of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, is responsible for the planning and administration of all property and facility operations and maintenance for LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. The office provides oversight of the planning of space and property, capital budgeting, construction management, and building management to include renovations, maintenance, and repair of University buildings and facilities; and the provision of utilities, grounds care, custodial, trash collection, recycling, and other services.

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