Facilities Planner

Full-time. $24.00 an hour. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama medical prescription dental and vision insurance. Vacation and holidays. 401k retirement. This position assists with project tracking maintenance planning contractor coordination documentation management and day-to-day facility support activities to help ensure campus facilities remain safe functional and operational.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• Assist with coordinating facility repair renovation and improvement projects.
• Support infrastructure improvement planning with input of equipment data in database (FMX) with established Smart Equipment numbers including preventive maintenance planning work instructions and scheduling PMs. This also includes generation and installation of QR codes.
• Assist with aligning Maintenance contracts with FMX and planned maintenance activities. This includes maintaining a database for Contractor Certificates of Insurance W9s and other documents
• Generate monthly established metrics reports for departmental performance monitoring
• Maintain facility records: Work orders Blueprints Warranties Equipment QR Codes Equipment manuals inspection reports etc.
• Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff vendors and contractors to support daily operations and project completion.
• Assist with obtaining quotes preparing purchase requests and tracking expenses related to facility projects.
• Support space planning efforts for offices classrooms exhibits and operational areas.
• Ensure documentation and activities align with applicable safety standards and facility procedures.
• Prepare reports spreadsheets and presentations related to facility operations and planning activities.
• Respond to routine facility requests and assist with operational troubleshooting as needed.
• Support special events and campus operational needs when required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Level of Supervision: Manager

Travel Required: No

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education

• Associate degree or coursework in Facilities Management Construction Management Business Administration Engineering Technology or related field preferred.

Required Experience

• 13 years of experience in facilities support is preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff contractors and vendors.
• Basic understanding of building systems and facility operations preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with moderate supervision.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CMMS or work order management systems.
• Experience working in museums educational campuses entertainment venues or public facilities is a plus.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk throughout the campus and access facility areas as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional evening weekend or event support may be required.

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

• This position operates in both office and operational facility environments across the U.S. Space & Rocket Center campus supporting a variety of educational exhibit administrative and guest-service facilities in a collaborative and mission-driven atmosphere.

Expected Hours of Work

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

DISCLAIMERS

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities May Change with or Without Notice

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.