Facilities & Events Support Coordinator at IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER – Madison, Wisconsin

Job Title: Facilities & Events Support Coordinator

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Position Type: Regular 40 hours/week or Part-Time 20-25 hours/week - *No Nights and No Weekends*

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Benefits: Eligible

Organization Overview?

The Goodman Community Center?(GCC)?is here for our whole community. People from all?walks of life?and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives, and our community, stronger.?We?strengthen?lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the?resources?they need to be successful.?Goodman Community Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,?state?or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,?compensation?and training.?

Position Description?

The Facilities & Events Support Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the Goodman Community Center provides a safe, functional, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for staff, volunteers, program participants, and guests. This position supports daily building operations through hands-on maintenance, preventative care, and event and room set-ups that directly support hospitality services and community programming.

Responsibilities

• Complete room and space set-ups for meetings, programs, special functions, and community events according to provided diagrams and schedules.
• Support hospitality operations by ensuring event spaces are clean, organized, and properly equipped prior to use.
• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment.
• Respond to building work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks in coordination with the Facilities Manager.
• Clean and maintain building entryways, exits, lobbies, and communal spaces.
• Operate and maintain basic cleaning and custodial equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Follow proper chemical handling, storage, and cleaning protocols.
• Maintain custodial and maintenance storage areas, ensuring supplies and equipment are clean, stocked, and organized.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot basic maintenance and facility issues.
• Report safety concerns, security discrepancies, and building issues promptly to supervision.
• Perform basic mechanical and equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Support landscaping and groundskeeping operations, including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, watering, fertilizing, and seasonal cleanup.
• Perform snow and ice removal and maintain safe exterior walkways and entrances.
• Support vehicle operations including maintenance tracking, inspection logs, scheduling service, and coordinating repairs.
• Assist with vehicle training and ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Comply with all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Qualifications?

• Minimum of six (6) months of prior experience in facilities, maintenance, custodial services, or a related field.
• Ability to read and follow schedules, written instructions, room diagrams, and setup plans.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks and follow through on requests.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to accept direction, feedback, and training.
• Basic knowledge of building systems, custodial practices, and general maintenance.
• Experience with vehicle and building maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive 15-passenger vans.
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting, bending, standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Trustworthy, dependable, and reliable.
• Commitment to supporting a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is?frequently?required to: sit, stand, walk, bend; and occasionally push, pull, lift and carry objects (up to 20 pounds); sufficient mobility to attend frequent meetings and appointments in community settings; and drive. Job requires frequent verbal and written communication. Computer, telephone, copier, and fax use are required.

Benefits

• Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center
• Employee discount on room rental?
• Generous PTO

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the?only duties to be performed by?the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will?be required?to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person?authorized to give instructions or assignments.?This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at?will” relationship.?

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Goodman Community Center (GCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.