How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

The Facilities Coordinator/ Manager handles the coordination and management for approximately 330,000 net square feet of space within multiple buildings in Michigan Engineering.  The position reports through the CoE Facilities Management Office and requires coordination with representatives of each group occupying space within the buildings.

Facilities Support and Coordination

• Coordinate maintenance and housekeeping of several buildings with multiple academic departments, in addition to communicating relevant information with the stakeholders.
• Coordinate with department representatives and other facilities staff for operational tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Access control - key requisitions, rekeying, card access
  • Signage
  • Moving coordination, including furniture and property surplus management
  • Food service coordination
• Daily classroom inspections/ walkthroughs to ensure that they are outfitted with supplies (ie. markers, erasers, PPE, etc.).
• Ensure that Michigan Engineering and university standards are understood and followed.

Events

• Point of contact for all events in the Ford Motor Company Robotics Building, as well as Green Ct.
• This person would be responsible for creating a process for event coordination.
• Attend planning meetings with event contact, caterer, etc.
• Coordinate between events when there are multiple events on a given day.

Safety and Incident Response

• The Facilities Coordinator/Manager will assist with coordination of Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
• Coordinate with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and facilities safety team to ensure compliance with codes and established CoE safety standards.
• Serve as primary coordinator for assigned buildings.  Emergency coordination responsibilities may include responding outside of routine business hours, including evenings and weekends.  Response could be via phone or in person depending on incident needs.

Other

• Engage with other facilities personnel to collaborate and improve operations at Michigan Engineering.  This may include participating in special projects and committees.
• Provide back-up coverage for the facilities team and receive other assignments as needed to support the overall mission of Michigan Engineering. This includes periodic support for facilities that are on central campus and other locations in the greater Ann Arbor region.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of demonstrated success in coordinating daily operations of complex facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proactive customer service and communication; the ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of building occupants.
• Training or direct experience in safety response and coordination.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activity that may include moving and transporting objects; assuming postures to access equipment, and manual dexterity movements.

Additional Information

Salary:
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• The person in this position routinely moves throughout buildings including loading docks, mechanical rooms and other service spaces.
• Requires the ability to travel between buildings, including locations off of North Campus
• The person in this position sometimes moves materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.