Facility Coordinator, Chen Hall
- Employer
- Sewanee: The University of the South
- Location
- Sewanee, TN
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
07/09/2021
Classification Title:Facility Coordinator, Chen Hall
Division:Provost's Office
Department:Chen Hall
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Hourly
Career/Pay Band:NE5
Work Schedule:Full Year
Full Time vs Part Time:Full Time
Appointment:Regular
Primary Function:Maintain and oversee the operation of Clement Chen Hall including custodial, facility maintenance and other support needed by the VC’s family. Work in coordination with Sewanee Catering to assure high levels of quality and hospitality for all hosted at Chen Hall.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities:•Assure overall cleanliness and maintenance of all interior and exterior spaces.
•Perform general housekeeping tasks including laundry (tablecloths and linens), ironing, polishing silver, running errands, and cleanliness of the outdoor terraces.
•Communicate in a timely fashion with Facilities Management about any special repair needs/service of equipment/regular maintenance that only FM can perform (e.g. changing water and air filters, alarm system checks, etc.)
•Be aware of all University special events scheduled for Chen Hall and be available to support the work of catering including serving and assisting with set up and clean up of all events hosted by the VC (this includes evenings and weekends as directed).
•Monitor the house at least once daily whenever the house is unoccupied for more than 24 hours.
Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Budgetary Responsibility:None
Machines & Equipment Used:cleaning equipment, computer, printer, University automobile
Education:High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience:5 years experience in service oriented position
Job Related Skills:This position requires outstanding skills interacting with people, especially strong communication skills, and ability to perform some routine repair and maintenance tasks. Individual must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Licenses/Certification:drivers license
Student Contact:occasionally; assist with special needs, requests and/or problems
Internal:occasionally; assist with special needs, requests and/or problems
External:frequently; assist with special needs, requests, and/or problems
Supervision Received:This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only general direction and scope of the work to be accomplished are discussed with supervisor.
Positions Directly Supervised:None
Positions Indirectly Supervised:None
Confidential Information:organizational plans, special events and conversations at Clement Chen Hall, Vice-Chancellor’s personal information
Working Environment:Most work is performed at Clement Chen Hall. This position frequently runs errands on and off campus and assists with University events.
Physical Requirements:Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders), Must be able to crawl and or kneel, Must be able to push and/or pull objects, Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks, Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, Must be able to use feet for repetitive tasks, Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work), Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)
University Information:The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.
EEO Statement:The University of the South is an equal opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
Employment Prescreening:Eligibility for employment is contingent upon successful prescreening
Non-Discrimination Statement:The University of the South stands firmly for the principle that its employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have a right to be free from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy and childbirth, and genetic information. As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or other protected categories in the educational programs or activities which it operates. This requirement of non-discrimination extends to admission to and employment in those programs or activities. The University is committed to sustaining a community in which the dignity of every individual is respected. Key to this value are efforts to nurture an environment of civility and mutual respect and to foster a culture of reporting concerns so that the University can respond promptly and equitably whenever an incident occurs. All employees, students, and participants of university-sponsored programs and activities have the right to be free from harassment and retaliation.
Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be addressed to:
The University’s Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Sylvia Gray, at:
Woods Lab, 138
(931) 598-1420
Email: smgray@sewanee.edu or titleix@sewanee.edu
Organization
Working at Sewanee: The University of the South
Known familiarly as “Sewanee” by its students, faculty, staff and friends, The University of the South offers an unmatched educational experience. The university remains purposefully small and dedicated to building a sense of community. All classes are taught by professors, not graduate teaching assistants, and close faculty-student interaction ensures that each student enjoys a rich and personal educational experience. It is not unusual for students and faculty members to work shoulder to shoulder on research projects and journal articles, to meet for coffee at a local eatery, or to serve together as members of the university orchestra, volunteer fire department, and other civic groups.
The result of such individualized education is clear in the academic success of Sewanee students and alumni. The university has had 26 Rhodes Scholars—a number that puts Sewanee in the top four nationally among American liberal arts colleges—as well as 27 NCAA Postgraduate Fellows, 43 Watson Fellows, and dozens of Fulbright Scholars, and has an acceptance rate to graduate and professional schools that far outpaces its peers. The School of Theology has added to its alumni ranks countless bishops, including three of the last four presiding bishops of the Episcopal Church.
Sewanee offers 36 majors, 32 minors, and 15 special programs, along with pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-law, and pre-business. More than 40 percent of students participate in study-abroad programs, and a comprehensive endowed program that provides financial support for summer internships has greatly strengthened career development for undergraduates. See more about Sewanee in the "Sewanee Snapshot" here.
In an era of specialization, Sewanee upholds the broad-based ideals of liberal education as a surer means to success. At the University of the South, the adherence to outstanding liberal arts education and enduring traditions of honor, community, and respect have transformed many generations of students, and have earned the abiding loyalty and support of alumni who are enjoying lives of integrity, leadership, and service.
The University is located atop the Cumberland Plateau between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Sewanee’s physical environment, which includes the 13,000–acre Domain (as the campus and surrounding area is known), provides a remarkable academic and recreational resource, and an unparalleled place in which to study and reflect. It invites students to engage in both a multitude of outdoor activities and careful study of the natural environment.
As the University celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding in 2007–2008, it looked back on a rich history and forward to new opportunities for the next generations. “The essence of Sewanee is consistent from generation to generation,” said Vice Chancellor emeritus Joel Cunningham. “We are a university dedicated to liberal education, to time-honored traditions, and to our commitment to serve our students and this nation. We have been successful in advancing our mission, and I believe we have the resources and the will to ensure that Sewanee’s best years are still to come.”
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