Facilities Superintendent (Psychology)

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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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.