Building Coordinator

Wake County Public Health is seeking a dedicated Building Coordinator to serve as a key partner in maintaining a secure, compliant, and operationally effective environment for staff, visitors, and community members.

In this highly visible role, you will oversee building operations, coordinate safety and emergency preparedness initiatives, manage facility-related projects, and collaborate with county partners to ensure our Public Health facilities support the critical work of protecting and improving community health. From leading emergency preparedness efforts to coordinating renovations and workspace planning, you''ll play an essential role in keeping our organization running smoothly and safely.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees Public Health building operations, safety, security, and maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance, including conducting regularly scheduled inspections to identify concerns or potential hazards.
• Evaluates and submits General Services Administration (GSA) requests with Public Health leadership approval when building concerns or potential hazards are identified, and tracks each ticket through completion.
• Lead quarterly Safety and Security Public Health meetings with the Safety Coordinators team, update emergency plans and coordinator assignments, maintain documentation and records, and assist with emergency response and evacuations.
• Plan and conduct required annual emergency drills (fire, tornado, and others) in coordination with the Safety Coordinator, including preparing materials, communicating expectations, coordinating with GSA/Security, and documenting results.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs for tickets, moves, and drills in compliance with Wake County policies and safety standards.
• Train new hires on building safety procedures, including conducting guided walkthroughs of all key building areas during orientation.
• Facilitate staff onboarding and workspace arrangements by entering move‑request information into FM: Interact, the tool used by GSA to coordinate with teams during onboarding and to update work locations for existing staff.
• Serve as the on‑site point of contact for contractors or service providers scheduled by GSA for maintenance, repairs, and improvements, monitoring that all work is properly completed.
• Serve as the Public Health delegate for renovations and special projects, collaborating with GSA and Public Health leadership to plan and execute strategies that achieve the project's intended outcomes.
• Serves as the backup for the Public Health mail courier when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Why This Role Matters

The Building Coordinator helps create a workplace where employees can focus on serving the community with confidence. By ensuring facility readiness, coordinating emergency preparedness efforts, and supporting strategic improvement projects, this position directly contributes to the effectiveness and resilience of Wake County Public Health operations.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at a Wake County Public Health facility. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

NOTE: In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.