Facilities Coordinator

Job Description

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:

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 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 machineryTRAVEL:

Travel may be required between Rodale Institute at Founders Farm in Allentown, PA and Rodale Institute’s Main Campus in Kutztown, PAOTHER RODALE INSTITUTE EXPECTATIONS:

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.

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