Head of Facilities - Fine Arts College

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University’s College of Fine Arts seeks a dynamic College Facilities Officer to lead facilities operations, space planning, safety compliance, and capital projects across the college. The role partners with university stakeholders to align priorities with strategic growth and operational excellence.

The position oversees renovations, security, procurement, and asset management, while supervising staff and coordinating with FSU Facilities, Police, and vendors to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years work experience in facilities maintenance, operation management or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in the same.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct facility operations, including renovations, maintenance, repairs, building projects, space planning, and long-range facilities development.
• Serve as the primary liaison with FSU Facilities, FSU Police, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors for all facilities-related matters.
• Manage space utilization, building security, access control, key management, and departmental occupancy needs across the College.
• Oversee stewardship, maintenance, and replacement planning for major equipment, vehicles, and other College assets.
• Supervise personnel supporting facilities, security, equipment management, and operational functions.
• Lead procurement and contract management for facilities services, maintenance agreements, building improvements, and related purchases.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure safe, compliant, and effective management of College facilities and equipment.
• Serve as the College’s primary resource for facility safety, safety training, chemical inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor facilities and equipment budgets, obtain competitive quotes, evaluate expenditures, and provide recommendations on major investments and resource allocations.
• Partner with College leadership to establish strategic priorities for facilities, equipment, capital improvements, emergency needs, and future growth initiatives.
• Represent the College on University committees, councils, and work groups while maintaining partnerships with campus stakeholders to advance College priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree and two years work experience in facilities maintenance, operation management or related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience in the same.

A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Job description

Florida State University’s College of Fine Arts seeks a dynamic College Facilities Officer to lead facilities operations, space planning, safety compliance, and capital projects across the college. The role partners with university stakeholders to align priorities with strategic growth and operational excellence.

The position oversees renovations, security, procurement, and asset management, while supervising staff and coordinating with FSU Facilities, Police, and vendors to ensure safe,