Building Associate - 526898
Job no: 526898
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities/ Grounds
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)
Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evenings & weekends required.
Job Summary: The Building Associate coordinates building operations and services. Monitors all buildings and facilities. Communicates facilities issues that may affect work or safety to occupants. Serves as initial contact for incoming shipments and deliveries.
Additional Department Summary: Supports the Project Coordinator for University Libraries and assists building-related projects. Assists with logistics, project design, management, and implementation. Coordinates building services and systems within five facilities and provides oversight for structural maintenance and building operations. Assists with daily routine tasks to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all processes. Addresses and resolves any issues that arise with daily operations. Assists with overseeing the preventative maintenance program and recommends new items for this program. Coordinates inspections to ensure compliance with codes and safety regulations and are on-call for building emergencies. Interacts with building occupants to resolve day-to-day issues and assists in the development of future projects.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in construction or building maintenance/monitoring.
Skills and Knowledge: Skills in customer service, contractor relations, building security and safety, and records maintenance. Proficient in office-related computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Capable of efficiently prioritizing workflow through innovative thinking and independent judgement. Familiarity with building systems, trades, construction methods, and materials, as well as HVAC systems, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, repairs, and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to interact diplomatically with faculty, staff, and students. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Five (5) years of experience in construction, engineering, construction/capital project management, facilities management or interior design.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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