Facilities Coordinator; ASUC Student Union

Position Summary

In this role, you will oversee building‑related services and ensure the safety and security of occupants, visitors, and event venues within the UC Berkeley Student Union. You will be responsible for managing safety protocols, coordinating maintenance, supervising staff, and addressing various operational issues. You will also provide expert guidance on safety and security while delivering outstanding customer service to all stakeholders.

• Support the Student Union building operations; may act as Building Coordinator for emergency/disaster preparedness, incident response, and de‑escalation. This position may be asked to work day or swing shift hours.
• Assist with oversight of Student Union operations including information desk operations, handling escalated customer service complaints, and supporting other functional areas involving campus visitors.
• Support in Student Union staff supervision: direct student work and assign duties daily when necessary for the Facilities and Event student teams; serve as next‑level support for escalated issues from student staff.
• Provide excellent customer service to event clients and building occupants; ensure smooth‑running events and proper use of building amenities, including timely resolution of potential and real problems.
• Coordinate, monitor, and track all maintenance, custodial, and other service requests by campus Facilities Services and external vendors for assigned facilities and event spaces.
• Conduct regular periodic rounds to inspect areas for security, fire, and accident hazards; take appropriate action, including reporting infractions of codes and building rules to management.
• Review and execute floor plans for Student Union community spaces and event venues based on guidance from Facilities and Event Services teams.
• Act as department representative for special projects related to facilities; represent the organization on safety, emergency, and ergonomic committees; ensure compliance with OSHA/EH&S regulations and implement safety and emergency preparedness policies with staff.

• Working knowledge of practices and procedures relating to facility maintenance.
• Written communication skills to prepare correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and training documents.
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines in a stressful environment.
• Active listening, interpersonal communication, and problem‑solving skills to effectively resolve questions, concerns, issues, or problems and ensure cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; establish goals and priorities, and meet deadlines within budget and time constraints.
• Knowledge of safety and emergency preparedness practices and procedures.
• Ability to oversee part‑time student employees, provide training, and give corrective instruction on their duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience or training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• This position requires fingerprinting and a background check.

The budgeted annual/hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.91 (Step
4) – $39.17 (Step
7).

• This is a non‑exempt, bi‑weekly paid position.
• This is a full‑time (40 hours/week) Contract position eligible for full UC benefits.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.