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LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

BUILDING COORDINATOR PHYSICAL PLANT

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for scientific and laboratory equipment. Consult with faculty on equipment needs related to research.

Assist the School of Medicine in designing and procuring specialized research equipment.

Make minor laboratory equipment modifications, revise as needed, and install equipment once completed.

Organize and manage repairs with outside vendors not covered by SU (the primary contractor responsible for equipment maintenance and repairs).

Create service requests/work orders for the School of Medicine.

Assist departments with accounting activities related to the repairs.

Coordinate requests, activities, maintenance and repairs for building equipment and services. This includes:

Coordinating laboratory preparation and modifications for new faculty members.

Organization and management of the transfer of existing laboratories between various LSUHSC School of Medicine sites.

Consult with LSUHSC leadership on desired laboratory renovation and modification.

Coordinate moving equipment between labs.

Coordinate the sending of equipment to surplus.

Monitor cold rooms, freezers, dishwashers, autoclaves, incubators and other building equipment.

Manage minor repairs.

Serve as the primary contact person in the dissemination of information to all building occupants regarding utility shutdowns, project coordination, fire drills and other emergency situations.

Create service requests/work orders for items including but not limited to plumbing, air conditioning, heating and electrical problems, damaged furniture, and malfunctioning clocks.

Assist with the School of Medicine (SOM) space management and annual space study, under the direction of the Associate Dean for Research or those responsible for managing the space study. Maintain the database and update records for the School of Medicine on assignment of research, teaching, and administrative space amongst all departments. Provide reports and data to the responsible parties in the SOM Dean’s office, when needed, to determine the proper allocation of space.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's.

Certifications/Licenses Required: Valid Driver’s License.

Minimum experience: 2 years relevant experience in areas of scientific and laboratory equipment or building maintenance and services.

Alternative: Two additional years of experience may be substituted for each year of college.

EEO Statement LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or to access materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu

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About the School/Department The Office of Property and Facilities Management, under the leadership of the Assistant Vice Chancellor, is responsible for the planning and administration of all property and facility operations and maintenance for LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans. The office provides oversight of the planning of space and property, capital budgeting, construction management, and building management to include renovations, maintenance, and repair of University buildings and facilities; and the provision of utilities, grounds care, custodial, trash collection, recycling, and other services.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

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