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Facilities Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Austin, TX, United States


This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Standing for full shift, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse

Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Facilities Coordinator I, where youll contribute to maintaining and optimizing our facilities. In this position, youll ensure smooth daily operations while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Youll manage facility services, coordinate with vendors, and respond to various facility-related needs, creating an effective work environment for our teams.

In this role, youll handle reception duties, manage building access systems, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure all facility services run efficiently. Youll be responsible for managing supply inventories, processing work orders, and coordinating with contractors to maintain our facilities. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while working with inclusive teams in a professional environment.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred and relevant formal academic / vocational
qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0
to 1 year).
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training
and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the
requirements of the role
REQUIREMENTS:
• No prior experience required
• Technical certificates may be required for specific positions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience coordinating with vendors and contractors
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic and paper records
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) preferred
• Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor
• Willingness to respond to facility-related emergencies
• May require participation in on-call rotation
• Ability to work in various environments including office, laboratory, or clinical settings
• Valid drivers license may be required