Residential Facilities Coordinator

Residential Facilities Coordinator

Job Title: Residential Facilities Coordinator

Department: Residence Life & Housing

Reports to: Director of Residence Life

Effective Date: 6/02/2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 2

Job Description:

The Residential Facilities Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming residential spaces for students. This position is responsible for performing minor repairs, painting, moving furniture, and managing a ticketing system for maintenance requests. The Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between students, Residential Life, and the University Facilities Department, ensuring timely resolution of issues and prioritization of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform minor repairs (e.g., light carpentry, basic plumbing, painting) within residence halls.
• Move and arrange furniture as needed for room changes or special events.
• Manage and monitor the maintenance ticketing system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates.
• Prioritize repair requests and escalate larger issues to the University Facilities Department.
• Maintain a prioritized list of ongoing and upcoming projects in collaboration with Residential Life leadership.
• Communicate directly with students regarding maintenance concerns, providing excellent customer service and clear follow-up.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of residential spaces to identify and address issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and university policies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self-Starter: Takes initiative and works independently.
• Problem-Solver: Uses sound judgment to prioritize and resolve issues.
• Adaptable: Handles changing priorities and unexpected challenges effectively.
• Collaborative: Works well with Residential Life and Facilities teams.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in basic maintenance, painting, and furniture handling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and staff.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with maintenance ticketing systems & spreadsheets or willingness to learn.
• Physical ability to lift and move furniture and equipment as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a residential or campus setting.

Familiarity with safety regulations and building codes.

Customer service experience in a student-focused environment.

Salary:

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $17.00 - $21.74

Hours Expectation:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.

To apply, visit https://mville.exacthire.com/job/199556







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