Facilities & Events Support Coordinator

IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER • Madison, WI

23h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vehicle and building maintenance preferred.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees