Facilities Operations Coordinator

Facilities Operations Coordinator

Access Health Louisiana (AHL) seeks a highly organized, hands-on Facilities Operations Coordinator to support the maintenance, safety, security, emergency readiness, and operational functionality of AHL facilities and related assets. This position serves as the central coordination point for facility maintenance requests, vendor scheduling, repair follow-up, security/access-control coordination, emergency preparedness support, and mobile health unit readiness. The role works closely with Operations Directors, clinic leadership, school district partners, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders to keep AHL facilities safe, functional, compliant, and patient-ready.

This position is intended as a coordination and operational support role. Final authority for capital expenditures, significant repairs, emergency preparedness policy, and organizational facility priorities remains with designated senior leadership unless otherwise delegated in writing.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on construction, maintenance, trade, or facilities experience may be considered. Minimum of three years of experience in facilities coordination, maintenance coordination, operations support, construction coordination, vendor management, or a related field. Experience supporting multiple sites preferred. Experience in healthcare, education, government, nonprofit, or regulated environments preferred.

Emergency preparedness, incident management, mobile unit, or vehicle logistics experience preferred.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid Louisiana driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Ability to operate assigned vehicles and mobile units, subject to AHL policy, insurance requirements, and applicable licensing rules. FEMA Incident Command System training preferred or required within a defined period after hire. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of facility maintenance systems, building operations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general construction, and life-safety basics. Strong organizational, communication, project-tracking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to coordinate multiple vendors, projects, work orders, and site requests simultaneously. Ability to read basic building plans, maintenance reports, contractor proposals, inspection reports, and service records. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to use facility management or work-order software.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to respond to urgent facility matters during evenings, weekends, holidays, or weather events when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent travel among AHL locations throughout Louisiana. Ability to inspect indoor and outdoor areas, climb ladders when safe and appropriate, and work in varying weather conditions. Ability to lift, move, or assist with items up to 50 pounds, subject to safety protocols. Ability to operate assigned vehicles and mobile assets when authorized.