Facilities Coordinator - Veterinary Hospital

As a Facilities Coordinator at Friendship Hospital For Animals, your role involves overseeing all aspects of our building functions. You will conduct safety inspections, correspond with contractors, plan maintenance work, and maintain essential records to ensure our facilities are safe and functional.

To qualify for the Facilities Coordinator position at Friendship Hospital For Animals, you should have mechanical and plumbing skills, knowledge of HVAC systems, and excellent time management. While previous veterinary facility experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.

As a Facilities Coordinator at Friendship Hospital For Animals, you will be working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. We encourage a nurturing atmosphere where everyone helps each other to enhance the health and happiness of our patients and the community.

Friendship Hospital For Animals offers competitive compensation, wellness care that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous paid time off policy, 401(K), and pet care discounts, ensuring our team members have a well-rounded benefits package.

The Facilities Coordinator plays a crucial role in patient care at Friendship Hospital For Animals by ensuring that all building facilities meet safety and health standards, contributing to a safe environment for both our staff and furry patients.

The Facilities Coordinator at Friendship Hospital For Animals is responsible for running routine safety inspections, coordinating maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with cleaning procedures, and providing repair solutions for medical equipment to maintain operational excellence.

While previous experience in a veterinary facility is preferred for the Facilities Coordinator position at Friendship Hospital For Animals, we welcome all candidates with the right skills and a passion for facilities oversight to apply.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of past maintenance tasks you've managed, detailing your knowledge of building systems, proactive problem-solving, and any relevant accomplishments that highlight your attention to detail.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, including tools or methods you use, such as creating a task list, responding to urgent maintenance requests, and collaborating with team members to manage workload effectively.

Highlight your knowledge of safety compliance standards and any relevant experience. If you have certifications or have participated in training related to health and safety policies, be sure to mention those as well.

Describe your approach to emergency situations, emphasizing your ability to remain calm, assess the problem quickly, coordinate with the necessary parties, and implement immediate solutions to resolve the issue.

Share your experience in building strong relationships with contractors and vendors. Mention strategies you use to ensure clear communication, set expectations, and follow through on projects.

Outline your methods for maintaining cleanliness, including regular inspections, coordinating with cleaning services, and establishing protocols to uphold high cleanliness standards across the facility.

Explain your approach to budget management. Discuss how you prioritize necessary repairs, consider cost-effective solutions, and utilize preventive maintenance strategies to reduce long-term costs.

Use this opportunity to present a specific scenario, detailing the problem, your analysis, the steps taken to troubleshoot, and the positive outcome that resulted from your efforts.

Discuss your passion for maintaining environments that support health and safety. Explain how the role of Facilities Coordinator aligns with your values and your desire to contribute positively to a veterinary setting.

Mention resources you follow, such as industry publications, networking within facilities management groups, attending workshops, and engaging in continuous learning opportunities that keep you informed on best practices.