Part Time Facilities Coordinator
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Summary
The Part-Time Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Safety, Security and effective operation of the organization's buildings, grounds and facilities. The position serves as a primary point of contact for day to day security and facilities matters, helps ensure that buildings and grounds are safe and secure by conducting tours, responds to campus emergent and non-emergent calls, and completes a written report for each shift worked.
Job description
Position Summary
The Part-Time Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Safety, Security and effective operation of the organization's buildings, grounds and facilities. The position serves as a primary point of contact for day to day security and facilities matters, helps ensure that buildings and grounds are safe and secure by conducting tours, responds to campus emergent and non-emergent calls, and completes a written report for each shift worked.
Essential Responsibilities
- Monitor the security of buildings, grounds, entrances and other facilities
- Conduct regular inspections and security rounds to identify safety, security, maintenance, or access issues
- Monitor and respond to building fire alarms
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license
- Current NYS Security License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a safety-conscious environment
- Computer and Internet Skills
Required Skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and safety awareness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and emergency personnel
Working Conditions
- Ability to work extended hours up to 12 shifts
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for long periods
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Physical activity including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds
- Requires crouching, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, as well as hand and finger dexterity
Safety and Hazards
- Must follow Cary Institute's Safety protocols and OSHA regulations
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Current NYS Security License
- Experience working in a safety-conscious environment (preferred)
- Computer and Internet skills (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and safety awareness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Company overview
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is a premier independent, not-for-profit environmental research organization dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of ecosystems and their interactions with natural and human factors. Founded in 1983 by eminent ecologist Gene E. Likens, the institute operates from a 2,000-acre research campus in Millbrook, New York. With approximately 120 employees including 20 Ph.D. scientists, Cary Institute conducts groundbreaking research across four core areas: disease ecology, freshwater ecology, forest health, and urban ecology. The organization leads two National Science Foundation Long Term Ecological Research Network sites and plays a key role in the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network. Cary Institute scientists have made significant contributions to environmental policy, including instrumental work on acid rain research that informed the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. The institute maintains long-term studies on tick-borne diseases, Hudson River ecology, and forest pest management while advising government agencies including the EPA, IPCC, and White House scientific committees. Through its extensive education programs, Cary Institute trains the next generation of ecologists and enhances ecological literacy among students, decision-makers, and the public.