Now Hiring! Facilities Operations Coordinator
📍 Location: Facilities Management

🕒 Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm

💰 Pay: $25.65 per hour
📄 Position Type: Full-Time

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $25.65 per hour*

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Facilities Operations Coordinator:

Canisius University is accepting applications for a Facilities Operations Coordinator. This position coordinates projects including, but not limited to, new construction, renovation/alteration of existing spaces, restacking/relocation of departments/occupants, maintenance of existing building and campus infrastructure and other Facilities related assignments.  The Facilities Operations Coordinator will support university operations by working with the various university constituencies to plan and execute daily work and projects in line with the strategic plan of the university.

Facilities Management is a service department dedicated to support the University's Mission and its constituents by maintaining the facilities that are essential to the overall residential and educational environment within the framework of the Jesuit identity and ideals. These services include operation, maintenance, management, environmental health and safety. Facilities Management strives to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain facilities and grounds in a safe, efficient and fiscally responsible manner that is conducive to academic excellence serving all within our community. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Facilities Management.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Support the Director of Facilities

🔹 Manage the maintenance/troubleshooting/repair of building components associated with but not limited to: roofing/masonry/carpentry/painting/flooring/windows/doors/locks/keying system.

🔹 Manage the maintenance/troubleshooting/repair of building components associated with but not limited to:

• Plumbing/electrical/HVAC/other equipment.
• Oversight of campus Building Management System.
• Assist in managing the campus work order system; perform minor tasks.

🔹 Conduct annual performance evaluations as needed.

🔹 Assist with the administration of disciplinary actions as necessary.

🔹 Procure goods and services in accordance with established policies.

🔹 Manage vendor contracted services.

🔹 Ensure that work in compliance with specifications, applicable safety regulation, building codes and university standards.

🔹 Manage campus safety issues to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, building/fire codes and NYS inspections.

🔹 Respond to emergency calls during business and non-business hours and direct corrective action to be taken.

🔹 Participate in the weekend coverage rotation schedule.

🔹 Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Facilities.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications:

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, facilities management or related field is a plus.
• City of Buffalo Stationary Engineers license a plus. 
• Valid New York State Driver’s License with a good driving record is required per the University’s insurance provider.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to stay current with industry best practices and technologies.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to work weekend, evening and holiday hours as required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the ability to learn additional programs
• Commitment to the Jesuit mission and tradition of Canisius University.

• Eligible to work in the United States.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years managerial experience in construction project management, building maintenance or related field.
• Experience working in higher education facilities management a plus. 

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."