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Facilities Management Dispatcher/Office Coordinator
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What they do
A Dispatcher answers emergency calls and relays information from callers to the appropriate police, fire or ambulance staff. Speaks calmly with callers to get the information needed for emergency personnel. Keeps detailed records of calls and responses.
$53,154 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
This position manages and coordinates all facility maintenance requests by receiving calls, creating and assigning work orders to technicians, tracking progress, and maintaining communication with all parties involved. Key responsibilities include prioritizing maintenance based on urgency, monitoring automated systems for alarms like HVAC and electrical issues, coordinating emergency responses, and performing administrative tasks to ensure efficient and seamless facility operations. Support campus-wide events requiring facilities coverage (commencement, reunion, student move-in) and respond to ad-hoc weekend dispatch needs as assigned. The role requires strong communication, multitasking, decision-making skills, and proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or dispatch software. They report to Sr. Manager of Facilities Financial and Administrative Services.