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Virginia Peninsula Community College
Facilities Operations Specialist
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A Facilities Specialist or Coordinator is in charge of building and equipment maintenance, building security systems, emergency plans, often for specific buildings only. May be involved in planning of new facilities. Acts as contact person between employees and outside contractors.
$88,262 / year median in Virginia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Facilities Operations Specialist Virginia Peninsula Community College - 2.8 Hampton, VA Job Details Part-time $22.50 - $25.00 an hour 19 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Guest reservation booking Customer communication Confidential information handling Microsoft Excel Venue safety and compliance management Live event AV production projects Operations coordination Writing skills Direct client contact Filing Event scheduling Internal employee customer service Contract management experience in education Operational risk mitigation Vendor communication Event risk management Contracts Event contract management Event setup Overseeing educational facilities management Productivity software Event on-site coordination Terms and conditions negotiation Full Job Description Posting Summary Working Title Facilities Operations Specialist Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 293W0346 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $22.50 to $25.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Hours vary based on events schedule. Nights and weekends are required. Sensitive Position No Job Description Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. This position provides support for Virginia Peninsula Community College facility use by internal college departments, Workforce programs, and contracted events. Duties include coordinating facility maintenance and setup, audio visual, special projects, and direct event support. This position is responsible for all aspects of customer service and sales of external facility usage agreements, including but not limited to contract writing, negotiation, execution, and fulfillment. Working collaboratively with both internal and external customers, this position ensures all meetings and events are delivered with professionalism. This position will also work closely with other internal departments, including Plant Services, Campus Police, Marketing, and Information Technology Services, to ensure all facility maintenance and event support needs are addressed in a consistent and timely manner. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications Knowledge Basic knowledge of facilities and audio-visual technology. Knowledge and understanding of Division programs and events. Knowledge and understanding of event setup and room layouts. Basic understanding of postsecondary credit and non-credit program offerings. General knowledge of contract negotiation strategies. Thorough knowledge of facility scheduling, event logistics, and operational requirements. Familiarity with best practices in client relations. Working knowledge of safety, liability and risk mitigation in event and facility use. General knowledge of contract creation, negotiation, execution, and compliance. Skills Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Skill in contract generation, negotiation, execution, and fulfillment. Strong verbal and written communication for interacting with clients, vendors, and internal/external customers. Proficient in scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.) Abilities Ability to work with faculty and staff, employer partners, and external organizations. Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, anticipate, and meet deadlines. Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary (an alternate part-time work schedule). Ability to work at all campus locations. Ability to generate, negotiate, execute, fulfill, and enforce written and binding contracts. Ability to anticipate and address potential issues before they impact events or customer satisfaction.