This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Provides vital dispatch and communication support for the entire University and its affiliates. Responds to and manages high-volume inbound inquiries via phone, email, web, and electronic interfaces. Troubleshoots and provides resolutions to issues with critical and non-critical inquiries regarding equipment and operating systems; creates and dispatches work orders; monitors multiple, distinct building automated alarm systems; provides communication, dispatches, provides basic technical support, and creates National Incident Management System (NIMS) based documentation for all University emergencies.
Job Responsibility:
Responds to service calls and requests by answering telephone, e-mail, and web-based, including social media, service call requests from members of the University community and non-University community
Troubleshoots response to the nature of the request, with special attention to critical situations
Determines appropriate responses based on the nature of the request, with special attention to critical and urgent situations
Creates and dispatches work orders to appropriate personnel and departments depending on the level and severity of the request
Determines which service calls should be elevated to emergency status
Determines if work request is billable
Obtains and verifies Workday/FRS accounts to ensure accurate billing of services
Continuously monitors and responds to building automation system alarms, which may indicate a broad range of alerts, including life safety, criticalities, field panel failures, refrigeration, plumbing, and HVAC issues, electrical systems and generators problems, and alerts for changes affecting building controls and research projects. Troubleshoots and rapidly responds to alarms
Analyzes multiple alarms and compares to shutdown notices or control center shutdowns, which provides notification of mechanics working in area
Obtains authorization to contact (call-in) internal Facilities staff or other University personnel accordingly
Prepares emergency documentation based on the comprehensive national approach of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Follows emergency protocols accordingly
Contacts the appropriate supervisor and/or manager on-call, as well as senior leadership, notifying them of the emergency, and responding based on their directive
Contacts external vendors, external utilities, and respective University stakeholders. Determines response level based on the severity of the emergency
Enacts the University Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as specifically directed by only the EOC Commander, assists with communication and dispatch during the heightened emergency, and closes the EOC as directed by the EOC Commander
Documents step-by-step actions during all emergencies on the electronic emergency log form
Dispatches and provides updates as necessary throughout the emergency
Submits emergency log and summary to stakeholders within one hour once the emergency has been cleared by Public Safety or Facilities leadership, respectively
Passes the annual emergency scenario practical testing
Participates in the required on-call rotation
Rotation duration is one consecutive week
Maintains, promotes, and supports a safe and positive working environment
Assists with training and shadowing of newly hired Operation Support Specialist staff and assists with preparing new staff for the end-of-training exam
Manages CSC Control Center, the comprehensive management program, which houses critical facilities information, including absences, shutdowns, staff work location, weekend and holiday hours, after hours, on-call, off-site, elevator, fire panel, vehicles list, critical phone numbers, and waste/recycling
Updates on-call personnel and contact information
Monitors the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather (NOAA) system per EHS requirements and monitors the Public Safety two-way radio
Responds to after-hours parking customer phone inquiries, after-hours SMH Environmental Services work orders, and phone support for various departments as needed
Assists with the resolution of facilities operational problems within defined schedules and service level agreements
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related work experience, including one year in the Facilities Customer Service Department required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Customer Service, Control Center, and Emergency response experience required
Skills with typing/keyboarding required
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the ability to utilize multi-line telephones and other office equipment, including copiers, scanners, and printers required
Ability to articulate professionally required
Proven ability to react to stressful situations in a calm and professional manner required
National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification within 1 year required