Facilities and Health & Safety Specialist

Company: Stanford Blood Center
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery has a long tradition of major contributions in medical research and education, as well as a strong commitment to quality clinical care delivery. The Department is dedicated to expanding the clinical and translational research efforts related to the fields of cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care, anesthesia, imaging, thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and translational science. With an impressive number of sponsored research studies being conducted by our group at any given time, this position offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and professional team member.We are seeking a full time, Facilities Specialist 2 to perform specialized, diverse work activities and coordinate solutions, working independently. This role solely supports the operations, maintenance, repair, upkeep, inventory tracking, and refurbishing activities related to the physical environment and building systems of the university. The Facilities Specialist 2 will manage all lab and equipment orders, placement of equipment, and other duties required to perform Lab Safety to all labs.We offer a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to the university's operations and growth. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for facilities management, we encourage you to apply.Duties include:

• Serve as property operations / maintenance point of contact for facilities' issues in assigned building(s), unit(s), lab(s); initiate work requests, monitor completion; manage maintenance and renovations budget; coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion (trash, utilities, custodial, pest control, long term preservation, inspections, grounds, landscapes, alarms, systems & equipment), suggest metrics, monitor and report related trends; perform condition assessments on appearance, equipment, or troubleshooting (formulated by another group, FSM), analyze results and decide status; identify and establish preventive maintenance plan; coordinate & integrate utility usage/optimization (monitor usage, gather info, provide recommendations, follow-up, shutdown requirements), analyze data and provide recommendations; coordinate, direct, inspect and approve contract work, third party vendors; identify, recommend & implement building operations & process modifications to the facility for increased productivity and/or cost reduction, manage related budget; coordinate maintenance logistics (to avoid faculty conflicts, events).
• Handle property administration by troubleshooting, completing tagging, data entry & inventory; completing purchase orders, receiving; completing record keeping; establishing tracking system, gathering information and support for space allocation decision makers.
• Implement facility security programs by developing procedures/practices, distributing keys, providing building access, monitoring access records, assessing security infrastructure needs (security cameras, interlocks, alarms); and assessing and changing access schedules.
• Complete project coordination by: performing the assigned tasks within department projects; acting as a project coordinator/liaison; and overseeing and executing projects (limited to small, local projects), including their organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
• Serve as safety management coordinator by: correcting identified safety issues, performing root cause analysis, identifying and tracking corrective actions; tracking chemical inventory, disposal, hazardous waste; developing, coordinating, evaluating and ensuring compliance with disposal procedures in laboratory settings; developing and conducting safety training and/or new employee facility orientation; and maintaining and participating in emergency preparedness, recovery and business continuity coordination.
• Coordinate communications services (network administration, desktop support, primary troubleshooting, and telephony liaison); provide updates, alerts, notifications to building occupants, phones; and oversee mailing services, shipping and delivery.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
  • Bachelor's degree and five years related, demonstrated facilities management experience, or a combination of education and experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
    • Proven experience in facilities management or a related field.
    • Analytical skills to analyze and track complex space, equipment and financial data.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, mature judgment required to interact effectively with a broad range of people, including faculty and vendors, both individually and in groups.
    • Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines and project plans with short- and long-term end dates.
    • Proficiency in basic office software and facilities management systems such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Smart Sheets.
    • Experience working with internal and external vendors and services contracting.
    • Background knowledge of safe handling and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste; emergency preparedness plans and their implementation; and property administration specific to PO tracking, receiving, and inventory control.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
      • Valid California Non-commercial Driver's License.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
        • Frequently stand/walk, seated, performs desk-based computer tasks.
        • Occasionally climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
        • Rarely; kneel/crawl, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh > 40 pounds.
        • Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license and drive day or night.WORKING CONDITIONS:
          • Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
          • May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
          • May work at heights 4 - 10 ft.WORK STANDARDS:
            • Must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University requirements when operating university-owned vehicles.
            • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
            • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
            • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide.
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