Job Summary

The Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) department is seeking a Building Deputy/Facilities Assistant. This role serves as the building deputy for the ABE and ADM buildings. The ABE Building Deputy is the main communication link between Physical Facilities and students, faculty and staff who work in the building. In this role, you will be expected to have familiarity with and knowledge of the facilities as well as the building occupants they serve. In addition, you will serve as the ABE safety coordinator and ABE liaison with Radiological and Environmental Management (REM), be responsible for coordinating all departmental safety awareness, training and compliance and will work with faculty and staff in the daily operation and administration of the department in fulfilling a variety of duties.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Regularly inspect facilities to ensure maintenance standards; address workplace hazards; remain current with emergency procedures, workplace safety regulations, and building accessibility codes to ensure compliance
• Initiate work orders for any projects needed done in ABE and ADM buildings
• Effectively communicate with affected building occupants regarding service disruptions, maintenance updates/timelines, and resolution of facilities issues
• Maintain relevant access for building occupants (keys, card swipe, etc.)
• Oversee all activities in the ABE portion of the ADM Innovation Center
• Oversee to optimize the utilization of building and human resources in support of these important co-curricular projects such as the Purdue Utility Project (PUP), Quarter-Scale Tractor, Senior Capstone
• Work with Radiological Environmental Management and members of the ABE safety committee to keep inventories of all chemical and hazardous materials in the various labs
• Train all graduate and undergraduate students using ABE shop facilities

What We're Looking For:

• High School diploma/GED
• 4 years of related work experience
• Ability to multi‐task with numerous interruptions while paying close attention to details
• Flexibility, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to problem solve and work independently

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
• A background check is required for employment in this position
• This was formerly classified as an operational/technical position; an internal lateral transfer will retain same benefit standing.
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get in Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University’s expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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