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How much do building coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for building coordinator in Iowa is $54,354.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $65,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a building coordinator?

Building Coordinators are professionals responsible for the daily management, safety, and overall operations of a building or facility. They serve as the main point of contact for maintenance, repairs, and emergencies, ensuring that the building meets all safety standards and regulations. Their duties often include coordinating with vendors, managing access, supporting occupants, and responding to facility-related issues promptly. Building Coordinators play a vital role in maintaining a safe, functional, and efficient environment for everyone who uses the building.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a building coordinator?

To thrive as a Building Coordinator, you need strong organizational abilities, knowledge of facility operations, and often a background in property management or a related field. Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), maintenance scheduling software, and safety compliance protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills help you coordinate with vendors, tenants, and internal teams effectively. These skills ensure smooth building operations, quick issue resolution, and a safe, productive environment for all occupants.

How does a building coordinator typically collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth facility operations?

A Building Coordinator regularly works with maintenance teams, security staff, and administrative departments to address facility needs and coordinate responses to issues such as repairs, safety concerns, and space utilization. This role involves acting as a central point of communication, organizing meetings, and ensuring that all departments are informed about building-related updates or changes. Successful Building Coordinators proactively foster relationships across teams, which helps streamline problem-solving and maintain an efficient, safe environment for all building occupants.

What are the most commonly searched types of Building jobs in Iowa?

The most popular types of Building jobs in Iowa are:

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Building Coordinator jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Building Coordinator job openings:

Infographic showing various Building Coordinator job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,354 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Building Coordinator | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center

AEG

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$19/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

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Overview
The Building Coordinator is an event-driven support position that provides physical support and oversees projects and employee productivity in the areas of housekeeping, show care, room sets, event teardown, arena conversions, convention services, and grounds maintenance at the Iowa Events Center. The Building Coordinator leads small crews of part-time Building Attendants on tasks and projects and is responsible for daily checklists and labor allocation sheets.
This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00 (per CBA).
Benefits as per the union agreement.
This position will remain open until September 11, 2026.
Responsibilities
  • Works with small teams on tasks and projects: housekeeping, set-ups, changeovers, show care, teardown, convention services, and grounds.
  • Provides daily training and coaching to part-time staff members in day-to-day activities, seeking out Operations Supervisors for additional assistance.
  • Create a positive teamwork atmosphere, building team morale and a professional environment.
  • Responsible for thorough execution of daily check lists and labor allocation sheets.
  • Promptly reports any concerns or personnel issues to Operations Management, reporting escalated concerns immediately.
  • Verifies and reports information from daily cleaning checklists throughout the facility.
  • Responsible for filling out and verifying quality room sets and other event paperwork.
  • Operates an assortment of equipment including, but not limited to, forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, rider scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, and snow removal equipment along with folding chairs, stacking chairs, tables of various shapes and sizes, drapery, skirting, and staging.
  • Responsible for safe use of various supplies, including a variety of cleaning chemicals, mops, brooms, shovels, and scrapers.
  • Responsible for reading detailed event documentation and diagrams to accurately complete room sets.
  • Provide ongoing direction to Building Attendants, set up crews, and temporary staff before, during, and after events.
  • Provide excellent customer service assistance to internal and external clients.
  • Work on-site, regularly arrive on time, and maintain good attendance.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Some college or a degree in facility management, sports management, business, or a similar field is preferred; experience will be considered in lieu of education.
  • 1-2 years of experience in a public facility preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
  • Familiarity with OSHA requirements and state, local, and federal company safety standards.
  • Ability to read and accurately interpret event resumes for room sets.
  • Proficient computer skills in a Windows format, including use of MS Office, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks or event sets at one time and meet deadlines.
  • Forklift certification or ability to acquire it within 6 months in position.
  • Demonstrated experience working with forklifts, pallet jacks, buffers, burnishers, rider sweepers, rider scrubbers, walk-behind scrubbers, blowers, vacuums, and snow removal equipment.
  • Demonstrated professional interpersonal communication.
  • Ability to work an event-driven schedule, including shifts of 8 hours or more on varying days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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About AEG

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1992