Facilities & IT Coordinator
2 days ago
Rochester
Job DescriptionDescription: JOB SUMMARY The Facilities & IT Coordinator oversees the coordination of facility-related projects and services at Fee Brothers’ 30,000-square-foot facility, with primary responsibility for administering maintenance, repair, upgrade, and installation work through third-party contractors and vendors. This role manages projects end-to-end, including planning, scheduling, obtaining quotes, coordinating work, and following through to completion across multiple concurrent initiatives. The Facilities & IT Coordinator also serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day IT needs, working closely with the Company’s external IT service provider to support employees, coordinate troubleshooting, and assist with technology projects. As needed, the role provides logistical coordination for company events by working with outside venues and catering vendors. Success in this position requires strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills to effectively manage diverse service providers and operational needs across facilities, IT, and occasional events. BENEFITS This position is eligible for a range of employee benefits, including: • 80 hours of paid time off per year, increasing to 120 hours after one year, • 19.5 days of paid holidays per year (based on 2026 calendar; dependent on year), • Company-subsidized health insurance for individuals or families, • Company-funded HRA: $2,000 for individual coverage or $4,000 for family coverage to offset or cover deductible costs of an elected Company-sponsored health insurance plan, • Participation in the Company’s annual profit-sharing plan, • Company contributions to a 401(k) program after one year of employment, • $10 cell phone reimbursement per weekly pay period to support business communication needs, • 100% Company-funded legal insurance, ensuring employees have access to legal counsel, • 100% Company-funded enrollment in a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing employees with essential support for personal and professional challenges, • 100% Company-funded dental and vision insurance, • 100% Company-funded supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, and AD&D insurance The Facilities & IT Coordinator is responsible for a variety of essential tasks, which include the following: Individual Contribution & Development • Plan and coordinate all facility maintenance, repair, and construction projects from start to finish., • Obtain and compare quotes, track project progress and costs, and follow up with contractors on outstanding issues, deliverables, and cost-effective outcomes in coordination with management., • Monitor building systems, equipment, and services to ensure functionality, compliance, and preventative maintenance, and proactively identify and recommend maintenance, repair, or improvement needs based on observations and operational priorities., • Organize, communicate with, and manage multiple contractors and vendors concurrently to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of work., • Support employees with IT troubleshooting needs and coordinate issue resolution, system upgrades, and user support with the external IT service provider., • Assist in coordinating internal technology projects and initiatives, including company-wide rollout planning, scheduling, documentation, and employee communication or training support., • Coordinate facility services and projects to ensure compliance with requirements and standards related to fire code, first aid, safety, GMP, and SQF certification. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The ideal Facilities & IT Coordinator has the following qualifications: • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business administration, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of related work experience, training, and/or education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job., • Three to five years of experience coordinating facilities, maintenance, or construction projects, including direct work with multiple contractors and vendors., • Proven background in providing IT support and/or coordinating with IT service providers., • Demonstrated success in organizing, scheduling, and tracking multiple concurrent projects to completion., • Experience supporting compliance with OSHA regulations, fire code requirements, and workplace safety or first aid standards., • Experience supporting event coordination, including working with catering, venue, or other external service providers. The ideal Facilities & IT Coordinator has the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Project Organization & Tracking: Strong ability to organize, schedule, and monitor multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines, quality standards, and accountability., • Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Ability to source, communicate with, and manage multiple contractors and service providers across concurrent projects., • Facilities Operations Knowledge: Understanding of facilities maintenance, repair, construction, and installation activities, with the ability to coordinate projects from planning through completion., • Attention to Detail & Reliability: High level of accuracy, consistency, and dependability in managing projects, documentation, and compliance-related tasks., • Communication Skills: Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills when working with contractors, vendors, and internal teams., • Regulatory & Safety Awareness: Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire code requirements, and workplace safety or first aid standards, with the ability to support compliance through planning and oversight., • IT Coordination & User Support: Ability to serve as a liaison with external IT service providers, communicate technical needs clearly, and support employees with routine technology issues., • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational habits, including prioritization, recordkeeping, and consistent follow-through on commitments., • Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive approach to identifying issues, adapting to changing needs, and recommending practical solutions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. • Regular movement throughout a connected manufacturing facility, including travel between office areas and production or warehouse environments., • Occasional climbing of stairs or ladders; reaching; balancing; bending; stooping; kneeling; crouching; or similar movements necessary to access equipment, storage areas, or materials., • Ability to lift and/or move materials, supplies, or product weighing up to 50 pounds, as needed., • Presence in operational areas where adherence to safety, food safety, and quality standards, and the use of required personal protective equipment, is necessary., • Ability to observe operational processes; inspect materials, products, or documentation; and review information for accuracy and compliance, with visual acuity sufficient to read labels, screens, gauges, fine print, and detailed documentation, including the ability to distinguish color variations when required., • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person and in environments with moderate noise levels and active equipment operation., • Ability to recognize and respond promptly to safety cues and operational signals in active work areas., • Work includes presence in areas where powered industrial equipment may be in operation, requiring awareness of forklift traffic, pallet jacks, and other material-handling vehicles., • The work environment may involve frequent activity, interruptions, and coordination across multiple teams in a dynamic setting., • Prolonged use of computers, digital systems, telephones, and standard office equipment, including viewing screens and entering or reviewing information., • Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate, grasp, handle, and manipulate keyboards, tools, equipment controls, and other office or production-related devices, including repetitive motions associated with production-line, labeling, sorting, packaging, or similar tasks., • Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility, with periods of sitting while performing computer-based work, reviewing documentation, analyzing data, or participating in meetings., • Exposure to typical office, manufacturing, and warehouse conditions, including moving machinery, powered industrial equipment, palletized materials, varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, moderate-to-strong product odors, wet or slippery floors, airborne particulates, and exposure to food ingredients., • Regular exposure to loading dock activity, freight movement, and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks., • Occasional presence in areas where maintenance activities involving tools, electrical systems, or mechanical equipment are performed., • Ability to access confined or elevated areas as needed to inspect facilities or equipment., • Ability to travel locally or regionally to support audits, vendor visits, training, inspections, or Company initiatives; occasional overnight travel may be required depending on operational or strategic needs., • Ability to operate a motor vehicle for Company-related travel when required., • Availability to respond to urgent operational matters outside of regular business hours when necessary., • Occasional extended or adjusted hours to support audits, production needs, or project implementation., • Exposure to cleaning chemicals, sanitizing agents, or other manufacturing-related substances in accordance with established safety guidelines.