Description
Reporting to the Director of Operations & Maintenance, HSC Campus, the Facilities Specialist’s primary role is to serve as the initial point of contact for Facilities Management and dispatch calls for all buildings on the HSC Campus.  The successful candidate will be responsible for answering calls, logging the reported issue, contacting the responsible party to address the problem, and complete clerical tasks as assigned.  This position is often the first point of contact within the department and will have to triage the reported problem and dispatch appropriate personnel accordingly quickly, and calmly.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

At least 1 year of directly related experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

*Demonstrated proficiency in personal computer operations, i.e.: knowledge and skills in the Microsoft Office 365 software suite

*Must possess strong interpersonal, customer service, and organization skills

*The nature of the job further requires someone who is cooperative and courteous, who is able to maintain a pleasant, professional appearance, demeanor, and customer-oriented attitude at all times

*Ability to exercise control and the ability to handle stress while remaining focused and calm

*Excellent written and verbal skills

*Must be efficient and able to work well independently

*Ability to interact with people of all constituent groups

*Ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment

*General knowledge of Facilities Management operations

Preferred:

*Dispatching experience

*Familiarity with Facilities operations

This position requires a background check.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided.  For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. 

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

 

 

Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Facilities Mgm't-Germantown Av
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Variable
Employee Status: Regular