Facilities Representative, College of Arts and Architecture

Overview

Facilities Representative, College of Arts and Architecture. The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State is seeking applicants for the position of Facilities Representative. The Facilities assigned to the college include faculty and student studios, shop-related support spaces, specialized creative activity and research studios, and public venues: five galleries, five public performance facilities (four on campus and one downtown), and the Palmer Museum of Art.

The primary focus of this position is to serve as assistant to the college's facilities manager.

• Serve as a liaison for facilities-related issues and act as the primary point of contact for unit personnel and other customers within the assigned facility or facilities.
• Investigate or coordinate responses for facilities problems, complaints, emergencies, special events, or other facility issues or operations.
• Coordinate facility planning initiatives (space usage, maintenance, alterations, or new construction), including developing budgets, project support and management, purchasing fixtures, furniture or equipment, and maintaining records and data.
• May oversee physical inventories of capital equipment and act as the contact for safety-related issues or act as the facilities safety officer.
• Coordinate facility access and security issues.
• Act as facilities liaison with University officials and offices (EHS, OPP, Risk, Procurement, etc.) and external agencies (regulatory, Labor and Industries, OSHA, CDC, DHS).
• Other duties as assigned, including directing and coordinating emergency maintenance, mitigation, and repairs; frequent availability outside typical business hours and weekends as required.
• Report to the Facilities Manager; this is a full-time staff position and will be filled at the Professional or Intermediate Professional level, depending on experience and education.

• Good communication skills, acute attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of facility systems and architectural details.
• For Professional level: minimum of an Associate Degree; relevant work experience may be substituted for education. Additional education/experience required for higher levels.

To be considered for this position, submit a cover letter and resume. Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, generous vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, and 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to age 26). Visit the university benefits page for more details.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all forms and values diversity as part of its mission. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.