Job Title Facilities Specialist III Agency Texas A&M University Department Mba Program Office Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Houston, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What We Want Mays Business School at CityCentre seeking a gregarious, experienced, and self-sufficient Facilities Specialist to lead the way in elevating our MBA programs in Houston, TX. This position will represent Mays at CityCentre while interacting with stakeholders both across Mays and outside of the program. This position offers the opportunity to oversee budgeting, catering coordination, event planning, audio/visual and IT systems, and building management, including after-hours emergency response. You’ll be part of the driving force behind a full-service facility program designed to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. If you're passionate about creating spaces that work seamlessly for people and thrive on operational excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact at Mays. Opportunities to Contribute Graduate Program and AV/IT Support + This position serves as a key liaison between graduate program staff and external service providers, including catering, IT, and other operational resources. + In this role, you will work closely with Mays IT to manage system updates and coordinate audiovisual maintenance, ensuring smooth functionality during regular business hours. Facility Maintenance Administration + This role plays a vital part in maintaining the operational integrity of CityCentre facilities by advising and coordinating both routine and periodic maintenance for technology and equipment. + This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and servicing mechanical systems, as well as inspecting, testing, installing, and adjusting a wide range of devices, control instruments, and electrical components. + The Facilities Specialist oversees basic building and infrastructure repairs, serves as the secondary point of contact for all facility operations under the Facility Manager, and is responsible for allocating resources, scheduling tasks, and supervising employees and work crews to ensure efficient and timely execution of projects. Budget and Logistics Management + This role manages the inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring resources are tracked and replenished as needed. In this role, you will initiate purchase orders for necessary parts and materials, as well as coordinate catering and vendor invoicing in alignment with graduate program budgets. + Additionally, this position serves as a secondary point of contact for processing purchases and event-related invoices, supporting smooth financial operations across multiple service areas. Scheduling and Record Management + This position ensures consistent operational coverage by overseeing and supplementing staffing schedules across both weekdays and weekends. In this role, you will manage communication with internal teams and external service providers to maintain smooth coordination and support. + This position involves tracking inventory, invoices, and purchases to support the efficient functioning of CityCentre operations, contributing to a well-organized and responsive facility environment. Security and Emergency Management + The Facilities Specialist is the primary contact for after-hours building emergencies. In this role, you must be able to promptly respond in person, on site, to after-hours building emergencies. What You Need to Know Salary: $18.00-$24.00 per hour; commensurate to selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. Additional Information: + This position is located in Mays CityCentre Campus - Houston. + This position may require up to 5% or more travel. + This position may require work in the evenings and/or work on weekends. Qualifications Required Education and Experience + Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience + 6 years of related experience in facilities operations, distance learning facilitation, event planning, project management, budget management, human resources, or information technology / audio visual experience Preferred Qualifications + Experience in customer service + Experience in classroom management, as well as catering and event management + Video conferencing and learning platforms + Microsoft 360 basics, to include Excel, PowerPoint and Word + Customer relationship management tools (Salesforce experience preferred) Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills + Ability to work independently and in a team environment + Ability to apply critical thinking to ensure self-sufficiency and proactive decision-making + Strong initiative, tact and decisiveness when faced with challenges Who We Are Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School is a vibrant learning organization of more than 175 faculty members, 125 staff members, and 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. Mays Business School’s vision is to advance the world’s prosperity. To advance the world’s prosperity means providing a better future for generations who follow, including quality of life, environment, and economic systems. To fulfill this vision, our mission is to be a vibrant learning organization that creates impactful knowledge and develops transformational leaders. Visit us at: mays.tamu.edu Mays Business School Graduate Programs offer Full-Time, Professional, Executive, Flex Online MBA programs as well as a unique MBA + M.S. Analytics program. Our program helps students advance their careers by mastering core business knowledge, honing skills through high impact learning experiences, developing personalized leadership styles, and leveraging the power of the global Aggie Network. Mays Business School at CityCentre is home to Texas A&M’s Professional MBA (https://mays.tamu.edu/professional-mba/)   and Executive MBA (https://mays.tamu.edu/executive-mba/)   programs, as well as our Master of Science in Analytics (https://mays.tamu.edu/ms-analytics/) . These programs are designed for working professionals and seasoned managers who are looking to advance their careers by increasing their knowledge, enhancing their skill set and developing their leadership potential. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.