Facilities Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of hospital wards, exam rooms, and common spaces to ensure a hygienic environment.
• Uphold biosecurity protocols, including waste disposal and infectious disease control measures.
• Manage inventory and stocking of medical, husbandry, and cleaning supplies.
• Hire, train, and oversee student kennel workers to ensure proper facility upkeep.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and minor repairs, reporting issues to appropriate departments.
• Assist in preparing the hospital for accreditation inspections (IACUC, AAHA, and COE).
• Maintain relationships with vendors for supplies and hospital operations.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary hospital operations or a related clinical environment.
• Familiarity with biosecurity protocols and veterinary sanitation standards.
• Supervisory experience, including hiring, training, and scheduling staff or student workers.
• Experience in facility maintenance, supply inventory management, and hospital inspection preparedness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time leave plans.
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and various voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Iowa State University is a land-grant institution dedicated to education, research, extension, and outreach. The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) within the College of Veterinary Medicine provides high-quality patient care and teaching opportunities in a professional, collaborative environment.