Architectural Assistant and Contractor Escort - Temporary

Architectural Assistant and Contractor Escort - Temporary

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-17043
Type: Temporary
# of Openings: 1
Category: Facilities Management and Physical Plant

Princeton University

Overview

Princeton University seeks an individual to fill the role of Architectural Assistant as well as a Contractor Escort in the Office of Capital Projects. The escorts are needed to start on June 5, 2023, and work through August. The exact end date in August can be determined by the individual. The hours will be anywhere from 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday with some Saturdays.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this person will play an essential role within the Office of Capital Projects.

This individual must embody core values essential to the Facilities organization including excellent customer service, resourcefulness, dependability, and approachability, while exercising the utmost discretion.

Responsibilities

Architectural assistance in developing a signage plan, egress exit plans, space furniture and equipment inventory list and organizing digital files for a new facility.

• Maintain in a single ledger (hard copy of electronic) a daily record of time, workers, areas served and activities: The Escort is required to maintain a daily log that records the following for all activities throughout the workday.
  • Escort name.
  • Contractor name(s), company(ies).
  • Area(s) serviced.
  • Time In-Out at each area serviced.

It is important that the daily logs be collected when work is complete and submitted to an OCP administrator for archiving. It is at the discretion of the OCP manager whether the submission of the logs is completed daily or at completion of service.

• Conduct knock-entry protocols as follows:
• Three-knock on door with audible call to occupants “University staff her to do maintenance work.” Repeat three times before opening the door.
• Repeat audible alert twice before entering room. Escorts are to confirm space is vacant before contractors are permitted entry.
• Survey existing and post-service conditions. The escort shall:

• Survey the existing space conditions prior to work starting.
• Verify that no belongings are removed from the room during the course of work.
• Confirm that any items that may have been moved to facilitate work are replaced to their original condition/location.
• Survey to ensure that room is free of work-related dirt, debris, or other items.

Service call notification/hangtag:

• The escort shall leave a University “Service Hang Tag” on the exterior door trim when work and post-survey is complete. The service tag shall be filled out to provide service details and contact information.

Completes other projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with good organizational and personal time management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relations with department staff, vendors, architects/engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Computer literate and must possess solid proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• AutoCAD proficient
• Able to exhibit flexibility and have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid Driver’s License to drive a golf cart.
• Must complete Department of Public Safety – Contractor Escort Training
• Must be available to work Monday through Saturday

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

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