Facilities Superintendent (Psychology)

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

Department

Department of Psychology | Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations, maintenance, and renovations across departmental facilities, coordinating with university service units and outside contractors to resolve issues and maintain functional research, instructional, and administrative spaces. Regular movement between departmental facilities is required.
• Coordinate equipment installation, maintenance, relocation, and removal, including management of departmental equipment inventories, annual inventory processes, and property transfers.
• Manage the departmental vehicle fleet, including scheduling, maintenance, and repairs.
• Serve as the departmental liaison for custodial services, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), workers’ compensation, emergency preparedness, and facility security. Manage building, laboratory, classroom, and clinic access, including electronic swipe cards and physical keys.
• Oversee departmental records retention and disposition, ensuring the secure storage and appropriate disposal of records, client files, and research data.
• Coordinate laboratory and office space planning, new laboratory setup, renovations, and facilities projects, including preparing cost estimates and coordinating approved modifications.
• Manage laboratory decommissioning when faculty depart, including equipment redistribution, property transfers, hazardous material disposal, surplus property processing, and laboratory cleanup.
• Serve as departmental Property Custodian and coordinate with university offices, faculty, and staff on equipment management, facilities' needs, and compliance requirements.
• Hire, train, and supervise OPS and Federal Work-Study employees.
• Serve as an after-hours emergency contact for designated facilities and as Critical Personnel during university closures.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and four years of experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to four years.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 with facilities management, building maintenance, or equipment and property management.
• Experience in a research or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, environmental health and safety, and emergency procedures.
• Experience supervising employees.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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This is an A&P position.

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