Facilities Operations Coordinator

Job overview

The Facilities Operations Coordinator role is onsite in Buffalo, NY, with pay of $25.65 per hour. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with occasional off-hours work, including weekends. The role supports Canisius University’s Facilities Management department and its campus operations. The coordinator manages facilities budgets and vendor relationships while coordinating maintenance, work orders, campus support, and related administrative functions. The work helps keep university facilities operating smoothly, efficiently, and within financial targets.

What you'll do

• Formulate and monitor operating and capital budgets
• analyze variances and prepare financial reports
• process purchase orders and service invoices
• coordinate vendor contracts and performance
• monitor preventive maintenance, work orders, and emergency repairs
• maintain facilities management software
• support campus events, accounts payable and receivable, records, student hiring, and sustainability initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

facilities operations coordinator

buffalo ny

canisius university

full-time

onsite

facilities management

budget administration

vendor management

campus operations

preventive maintenance

$25.65/hour

monday–friday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) with university contribution after one year
• vacation, personal and sick time, paid holidays
• tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependents.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and direct professional experience; two or more years of relevant experience; occasional off-hours and weekend work.

About the employer

Canisius University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.