Facilities Coordinator I

Job Title
Facilities Coordinator I

Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department
Dallas

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Dallas, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Facilities Coordinator I position is responsible for performing routine preventative and reactive maintenance in the various protected environments, including greenhouses, shade structures, hoophouses, growth chambers, growtainers and/or other equipment or facilities related to the protected environments, and other campus facilities/equipment. This position is expected to learn basic and routine greenhouse controls and operations and be able to assist in monitoring and programing simple changes. Performs other tasks related to general facilities and operations at the center. Assists center programs with specialized projects on a needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Routine and Preventative Maintenance

• Performs routine preventive and reactive maintenance on the greenhouses and related equipment.

• Cleans and sanitizes evaporative cooling pads and systems components.

• Troubleshoots and performs basic and routine repairs and maintenance to fans and pumps such as exchanging belts, tightening belts and changing pumps.

• Greases and lubricates greenhouse equipment such as curtain racks, drives, ridge vents and pad vents.

• Installs and removes shade clothes.

• Performs general repairs and installs new equipment.

• Operates vehicles and farm machinery.

Greenhouse Controls and Operations

• Learns and performs basic and routine greenhouse controller functions and greenhouse operations.

• Assists in monitoring greenhouse performance and issues.

• Makes simple programing changes to the greenhouse controllers.

• Use of spreadsheets and/or word processor for record keeping.

IPM, Pesticides and Hygiene

• Pest and disease monitoring and identification. Make recommendations for pesticide applications.

• Maintain a pesticide applicators license: Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and disinfectants.

• Maintain records, SDS, and inventory of chemicals.

• Assists with Environmental Health and Safety tasks related to hazardous waste storage.

Specialized Projects & Organic Field

• Assists center programs on an as needed basis.

• Performs duties related to specialized projects.

• Assists with irrigation installation, repair (greenhouse and field) as needed.

• Operates vehicles and farm machinery in performance of duties.

• Prepares and cultivates the organic field, plant cover crops and mow down.

• Maintains records for organic field activity and assists with on-going organic certification.

• Performs basic and routine maintenance on HVAC equipment as needed.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License within 3-6 months of hire. The individual in this position must complete pesticide license 3b.

• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 45 days of employment.

• Ability to climb and use a ladder or other aerial equipment in a safe manner.

• Working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and other equipment used in facilities and greenhouse maintenance.

• Experience working in a greenhouse environment.

• Ability to operate vehicles and farm machinery.

• Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) and work collaboratively with supervisors and center staff.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as agriculture, biology, or another related field.

• Two years of experience in horticulture, agriculture and/or facilities maintenance with pesticide experience.

• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, specifically air handlers and variable frequency drives.

• Greenhouse controls experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to use a ladder, work in harsh environmental conditions, dexterity to operate hand and power tools.

• Lifting/moving heavy objects and materials.

• Operates vehicles and farm machinery.

• Work is performed in potentially hazardous situations or involves hazardous materials and/or chemicals.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:


Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums


12-15 days of annual paid holidays


Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas


Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.