Facilities Coordinator

Position Title:

Facilities Coordinator

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of post high school work including experience involving public contact and storekeeping procedures. • Possession of a current Iowa driver's license.

Job Description:

The College of Health and Human Sciences Department of Kinesiology and Health is seeking an experienced Facilities Coordinator. Under general supervision, this position oversees the operation and maintenance of equipment and coordinates facilities activities within a physically decentralized area.

This role is responsible for procurement processes and inventory control, ensuring resources are effectively managed to support departmental operations. The Facilities Coordinator also provides functional supervision as needed to maintain efficient and safe facility operations.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the ordering, receiving, storing, inventory, inspection and distribution of materials and supplies.

• Performs appraisals of the condition and cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.

• Maintains and/or supervises the maintenance of records indicating receipt and disposition of all stock material and supplies.

• Maintains adequate inventory control system; conducts searches for misplaced or lost items.

• Performs a wide variety of housekeeping/custodial duties including cleaning, laundering and related functions inside and outside the building as required.

• Inspects and services equipment and building, performing minor repairs as necessary and reports major problems to the appropriate area.

• Answers telephone inquiries, making necessary and proper referrals of the calls, and maintains a call log.

• Prepares special and periodic reports for operation.

• Performs touring and chauffeuring duties as required.

• Provides training to other departmental staff members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to interpret policies and procedures accurately.

• Ability to establish and maintain an inventory control system and keep accurate and up-to-date records.

• Ability to organize and coordinate.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities of confidentiality, diplomacy and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, including inspecting and servicing buildings, performing minor repairs, and reporting major issues as appropriate.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Experience with accurate and detailed record keeping.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

09

Original Posting Date:

June 5, 2026

Posting Close Date:

June 21, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19384

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.