Library Facilities Coordinator, Temporary

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Department Summary

Welcome to the University of Mississippi Libraries. The libraries and our team of faculty and staff are here to support you in all your endeavors while at the University; whether it be researching, studying or learning. The library boasts a print collection of 2,456,498 volumes, 304,866 e-books, 90,460 e-journals and 464 databases.

Our Library Facilities Coordinator will helps manage the operations of library facilities department, oversees physical operations, to include building maintenance, security, space uage and facility growth.  They will also serves as a facilitator to execute library initiatives with external agencies, university departments, and consultant groups.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Maintenance

Career Track / Level - M1

Grade - 8

Role Summary

Supervises facilities maintenance operations for a unit and provides guidance to staff.

• Maintain liaison relationships with Facilities Planning and Maintenance

• Plans for library space usage and forecasts future growth for library.

• Submits maintenance requests to appropriate department and follows through to ensure the requests are addressed in a timely manner.

• Troubleshoots and resolves problems/complaints from faculty, staff and students.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages transfer of materials from offsite storage and branch library.
• Keeps inventory of equipment up to date with acquisition/disposal reports.
• Works directly with outside vendors and Facilities Planning for upgrading departments within the libraries.
• Closely monitors environmental conditions within library buildings and works directly with Facilities Management to maintain optimum temperatures and humidity.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Oversees the daily operations and completion of maintenance work order by staff.
2. Guides and assists staff with complex tasks and performs quality inspections of work as needed.
3. Oversees routine to mid-level technical maintenance request and repairs.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: No Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilities maintenance experience
• Familiarity with library procedures and mission

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.