Facilities and Operations

Columbia University Facilities and Operations supports the core educational and research mission of the University by maintaining a safe, beautiful, and functional campus environment, and providing services and spaces for campus life and activity outside the classroom.

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Latest Facilities and Operations Jobs

Title	Location	Department	Summary
Fire Safety Specialist	West 168th Street, Medical Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, United States, 10032	CUIMC Facilities	The Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Facilities Fire Safety Specialist under the Direction of the Director of Fire Safety Operations has the responsibility to provide Fire Safety Coverage for the Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus. This position will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. Physical work is a primary part of the job in order to provide Fire Safety coverage across campus. The successful candidate must be familiar with building fire protection and suppression systems as well as basic building utility systems including Vertical Transportation, HVAC and Emergency Power Systems. The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require knowledge of basic safety precautions.
Security Officer	West 168th Street, Medical Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, United States, 10032. Manhattanville, New York, United States, 10027. Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Public Safety	The Security Officer protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in manual for Security Officers.
Door Attendant C	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	The Door Attendant will announce visitors and assure building security.
Porter/Door Attendant C	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	The Porter/Door Attendant is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of CU apartment buildings and grounds area.
Portfolio Manager	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	The Portfolio Manager of Residential Operations is expected to execute Columbia Residential’s capital and non-capital financial strategies to achieve positive net operating income while improving asset value and resident satisfaction. The Portfolio Manager is responsible for the inspection of buildings and apartments to ensure superior maintenance and work quality and compliance to established rules and procedures by both building employees and contractors.
Porter C	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of CU apartment buildings and grounds area.
Lamont Mechanic Trainee	61 Route 9W, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, New York, United States, 10964	Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory	The Lamont Mechanic Trainee works alongside a Lamont Mechanic and/or Lamont Assistant Mechanic while being trained to perform maintenance and repair functions at Lamont set forth in the Lamont Mechanic job description.
Administrative Assistant	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	The Administrative Assistant supports the Residential and Commercial Operations department within Facilities and Operations.
Handyperson C	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Facilities Operations	The Handyperson is responsible for minor building and grounds repairs and preventive maintenance for several medium-sized apartment buildings.
Porter A	Morningside Heights, New York, United States	Columbia Residential	The Porter is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of Columbia University apartment buildings and grounds area.