What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Coordinator position at Rodale Institute?
The Rodale Institute is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to oversee the upkeep of all Rodale Institute buildings and their required maintenance at their Founders Farm campus in Allentown, PA. This property includes barns, houses, hospitality areas, greenhouses, offices, and outbuildings. The Facilities Coordinator will work together with other team members to ensure all tasks, projects and maintenance needs are handled in a timely, professional, efficient and cost-effective manner. This position is based at the Rodale Institute Founders Farm Campus and will report to the Facilities Director, with additional collaboration with the Farm Manager. There may also be facilities-related work required at the Rodale Institute’s Main Campus in Kutztown, PA.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work independently as well as in a team to accomplish projects, tasks and issues, both scheduled and unscheduled, that may arise concerning building maintenance
- Coordinate with contractors and provide estimated costs for repairs and materials as needed and requested
- Provide reports to Facilities Director on tasks/projects accomplished as well as tasks/projects still needing work as requested
- Work closely with administrative staff to procure supplies and schedule activities, service calls and contractor appointments
- Monitor heat and fuel levels (oil/gas/diesel/propane) and boilers, heaters, and a/c units in all buildings
- Typical projects and tasks include basic plumbing, heating, a/c, carpentry, painting, drywall, installing signs, set up and tear down for events
- Snow and ice removal
- Chipping/sawing/collecting wood
- Provide occasional farm assistance to Farm Manager as needed
- Assure discreet handling of all financial information
- Other duties as needed or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be organized and attentive to detail
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and be a team player
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
- Prior experience in the construction, property management, or handyman trades
- Knowledge and experience in using basic construction tools
- Must strong possess strong practical judgement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow directions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Must be prompt, responsible and focused
- Must be able to work on-site after hours and on weekends and respond to emergencies as they arise
- Must have the ability and willingness to operate machinery
- Travel may be required between Rodale Institute at Founders Farm in Allentown, PA and Rodale Institute’s Main Campus in Kutztown, PA
- To be trustful and respectful to all staff and visitors.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or handicap.
