Facilities Operations Lead - Psychology Labs

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Florida State University’s Department of Psychology is seeking an experienced facilities manager to oversee building operations, maintenance, and renovations across departmental facilities. The role coordinates with university service units and outside contractors to keep research, instructional, and administrative spaces fully functional.

Responsibilities include managing equipment inventories, vehicle fleet, access control, records retention, space planning, and lab decommissioning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with four years of related experience
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and work independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, university personnel, and outside contractors
• Experience supervising employees
• Knowledge of workplace safety, environmental health and safety, and emergency procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations, maintenance, and renovations across departmental facilities, coordinating with university service units and outside contractors to resolve issues and maintain functional spaces
• Coordinate equipment installation, maintenance, relocation, and removal, including inventory management
• Manage the departmental vehicle fleet, including scheduling, maintenance, and repairs
• Serve as liaison for custodial services, EH&S, workers’ compensation, emergency preparedness, and facility security; manage access
• Oversee records retention and disposition, securing storage and disposal of records and data
• Coordinate laboratory and office space planning, new setups, renovations, and facilities projects with cost estimates
• Manage laboratory decommissioning when faculty depart, including equipment redistribution and hazardous material disposal
• Serve as departmental Property Custodian and coordinate with faculty and staff on equipment management and compliance
• Hire, train, and supervise OPS and Federal Work-Study employees
• Serve as after-hours emergency contact for designated facilities and as Critical Personnel during closures

Job description

Florida State University’s Department of Psychology is seeking an experienced facilities manager to oversee building operations, maintenance, and renovations across departmental facilities. The role coordinates with university service units and outside contractors to keep research, instructional, and administrative spaces fully functional.

Responsibilities include managing equipment inventories, vehicle fleet, access control, records retention, space planning, and lab decommissioning.