FSU Facilities Jobs

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  businessBuilding Services - Custodians maintain clean and sanitary conditions of all the university’s facilities and buildings to foster a safe and pleasant learning environment.
  
  
  
  

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  business_centerBusiness Operations - Facilities Business Operations provides integral support services, including information technology, human resources, and financial services. These services ensure efficiency across the department and enable us to provide optimum service to the university.
  
  
  
  
  

  Facilities Training Manager
  Job ID - 59213
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  • Program development & delivery: works closely with Facilities department directors to identify training needs and priorities; design and implement training programs that cover trade and area specific technical skills; develop soft skills training modules focusing on communication, supervision, and customer service; conducts training sessions and workshops and/or coordinates with external training providers.

  
  
  
  

  • Content development: develop training materials such as presentations, manuals, and departmental training plans; adapt training materials to suit different learning styles; supports development of Pathways pre-apprenticeship program.
  • Safety & compliance: ensure all training programs comply with University policies and industry regulations; works closely with EHS safety training team to ensure Facilities staff compliance; promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvement across Facilities.
  • Assessment & evaluation: develop and evaluate training outcomes; develop assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of training programs.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  straightenPlanning, Design & Construction - Architects, planners, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals provide successful development and continuous improvement of campus facilities.
  
  
  
  

  Architechtural Designer
  Job ID - 59111
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  • Prepares preliminary and final construction drawings and specifications for review and approval by the Architect Supervisor. Coordinates preparation of related probable cost statements. Coordinates interior design work with architectural and engineering support consultants.

  
  
  
  

  • Prepares interior furniture and equipment selections and finishes in accordance with client department requirements.
  • Verifies existing physical conditions at project sites. Inspects and issues inspection reports of progress and completed work. Develops building programs as needed to define the scope of related projects. Reviews building and life safety code requirements and prepares project specific summary analysis reports and building programs.
  • Manages interior design product and finish system references and sample library, supervises Interior Design Interns in related tasks.
  • Develops and maintains job files, such as resource libraries, project schedules, and procurement and budget tracking documents, in a centralized electronic location that is available to and approved by the department. Maintains file structure and records of floor plans, finish schedules, and furnishings, including age, warranty, and life expectancy of furnishings.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Campus Planner (Multiple Vacancy)
  Job ID - 59250
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  This position analyzes, develops and prepares campus master plans, manages facility planning efforts to improve and maximize the efficient use of campus spaces. Serves to create a physical environment that advances the institution's academic, research and community service missions. Coordinates efforts across multiple internal and external constituencies.
  
  
  

  
  

  • Provides professional guidance and oversight of the planning and schematic design process for the physical features of the university campus. Leads the effort to develop feasibility and programming studies and site selections with appropriate collaboration for capital projects. Develops space programs, concept layouts and other planning materials for projects assigned. Organizes, coordinates and manages, while working with campus clients, the overall administration of project programming, proposed project solutions, design of capital projects, and preparing final project design and architectural decisions for approval. Prepares and administers capital project budgets and works to ensure that project designs adhere to university aesthetic and quality standards.
  • Works with in-house and outside design professionals to ensure function and sustainable practices are incorporated into project programs as assigned. Participates in the selection of project design professionals and contractors, evaluates their design and pricing estimates, prepares related contracts, establishes project goals, and works with the campus community in the planning of the physical growth of all FSU campuses. Serves on campus planning and space planning committees as assigned.
  • Shepherds capital projects through the capital development process for Board of Trustees and Board of Governors approval, drawing upon appropriate campus resources as needed. Coordinates planning efforts among user groups, campus services and facilities organizations and other affected university departments. Coordinates the review of project documents with appropriate campus staff user groups and project teams. Provides project focused planning assistance for university offices working with institutional neighbors, university and metropolitan area transportation agencies, City of Tallahassee and Leon County planning authorities and agencies. Collaborates with appropriate FSU entities to plan utility infrastructures, maintain design and construction standards, implement exterior campus lighting and security designs, study wayfinding and accessibility needs and donor projects. Performs related responsibilities as required.
  • Manages, assists in and prepares reports required by university, Board of Governors', state and federal requirements associated with campus planning (short term and long term) requirements, special planning studies and analyses for capital projects. Ensures concurrency with University and SUS program objectives.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Interior Designer (Multiple Positions)
  Job ID - 58551
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  • Responsible for planning, designing and monitoring the construction and interior alteration/renovation of University buildings.

  
  
  
  

  • Prepares preliminary and final construction drawings and specifications for review and approval by the Architect Supervisor.
  • Coordinates preparation of related probable cost statements. Coordinates interior design work with architectural and engineering support consultants.
  • Prepares interior furniture and equipment selections and finishes in accordance with client department requirements.
  • Verifies existing physical conditions at project sites. Inspects and issues inspection reports of progress and completed work.
  • Develops building programs as needed to define the scope of related projects. Reviews building and life safety code requirements and prepares project specific summary analysis reports and building programs.
  • Manages interior design product and finish system references and sample library, supervises Interior Design Interns in related tasks.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Project Administrative Coordinator
  Job ID - 58681
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  Responsible for administrative support of AD of Project Management, AD of Planning, and AD of Capital Project Administration within the Planning, Design & Construction unit in the delivery of effect project management services and proper documentation management. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing administrative support, meeting scheduling, managing project document flow, coordinating project team efforts, serving as a liaison between team members, ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental processes and procedures, and coordinating communications for capital improvement projects. Position reports to the Assistant Director of Capital Project Administration.
  
  
  
  

  
  

  • Provide principle administrative support to Planning, Design & Construction AD of Project Management, AD of Planning, AD of Capital Project Administration, and Project Managers within a fast paced, multiple priority and multiple assignment environment, ensuring project progress and compliance with established procedures. Provide advice and assistance to Project Management staff on governing institutional, statutory, and Board of Governors' policies and/or regulations. Proactively assist in routine procedures, processing requirements, and statutory recordkeeping, and other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned. Serve as primary administrative support to Associate and Assistant Directors.
  • Oversee project bidding and contract award process for the department. Track and ensure compliance with established procedures, including, but not limited to: Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Insurance, Bonds, Substantial and Final Completion Certificates, etc. Manage sensitive matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion, especially decisions directly impacting the operations of the University. Track and maintain lists of contract claims, close out items, etc. as required.
  • Coordinate and schedule design review, construction progress, and other project related meetings. Coordinate and schedule departmental meetings. Manage document coordination between University, Design Professionals, Consultants, Contractors, University departments, and any regulatory agency as necessary.
  • Draft, update, copy, print, scan, review, distribute, mail, file: permits, meeting minutes, transmittals, letters, schedules, presentations, website content, email correspondence, and any other departmental and project related information and documentation. Ensure submitted documents comply with FSU requirements. Retrieve filed or archived information and documents.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Project Manager (Levels I – III) (Multiple Vacancies)
  Job ID - 59584
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  The Planning, Design & Construction department offers career ladders for many of our positions which allow tenured employees promotional opportunities within their job. The successful candidate will be hired at the most appropriate level of Project Specialist/Manager, based on education and experience.
  
  
  

  
  

  • This position will be responsible for managing the design and/or construction process of capital improvement projects, assuring projects are designed in compliance with university, state and federal standards and programmatic requirements and completed on schedule, within budget and in compliance with a contractually defined scope and quality standards. Project scopes may include all building systems and a wide variety of project types, with a moderate level of complexity such as a clinic/laboratory. This position is typically found in Planning, Design & Construction.
  • Develops project(s) description and scopes of work. Manages project communication with multiple entities related to assigned projects including but not limited to project customer, internal and external stakeholders, Design Professionals (internal and external), Consultant(s), Construction Manager(s), and vendor(s). Coordinates, conducts and/or participates in efficient, well-planned, and productive meetings throughout assigned project(s). Identifies, interfaces with, and gathers input from appropriate stakeholders. Interprets client questions/requests and responds with answers and solutions. Utilizes project management system keeping project information up to date.
  • Recommends selection of, negotiates with and coordinates the work of Design Professionals, Consultant(s), Construction Managers and vendor(s). Assures contracts/agreements reflect client needs and project parameters. Reviews contract/agreement documentation for compliance and initiates change orders and amendments. Ensures project funding in place for project encumbrances. Monitors and processes payments for work of Design Professionals, Consultant(s), Construction Managers and vendor(s) as required for projects. Responsible for the project management process throughout entire project. Coordinates work of multiple projects.
  • Develops project budget using resources available. Interacts with Design Professionals, users, resource personnel and others to attain the most cost-effective method for completing project. Monitors accounts/expenditures; reconcile statements. Ensures funding is in place for budget expenditures. Provides advice, prepares, and monitors project schedules for review to assure project needs are met as directed. Assures projects remain on schedule throughout course of design and/or construction.
  • Monitors projects throughout lifecycle to assure scope, time and budget requirements are met. Highlights key decisions for the project team in advance of deadlines. Utilizes project management system keeping project information up to date. Provides briefings and reports that are accurate and contain appropriate detail and provides evaluations of Professionals involved in projects as requested.
  • May provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and/or counseling to a project team. Advises and mentors staff on all contract management aspects, reviews design for code compliance, and recommends change orders and substitutions for materials, equipment, and workmanship.
  • May serves as Subject matter expert and advisor to leadership on complex project requirements

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  warningEnvironmental Health and Safety - Inspectors, technicians, safety officers, and risk management professionals ensure compliance with regulations, procedures, and standards to promote a safe and healthy environment in classrooms, laboratories, and work sites.
  
  
  
  

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  contact_phoneFacilities Human Resources - Oversee recruitment and employee and labor relations for Facilities employees.
  
  
  
  
  

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  devicesFacilities Information Technology - Operates and maintains all Facilities computer infrastructure, on-campus Service Center, and AiM facilities management system.
  
  
  
  

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  local_floristGrounds and Landscaping Operations - Groundskeepers, arborists, horticulturists, equipment operators, and landscape design professionals maintain and enhance an attractive natural environment on campus.
  
  
  
  

  Assistant Turf Manager, Equipment
  Job ID - 59063
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  • Responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletics Director/Turf Superintendent with the planning, coordination and execution of annual and daily programming and safe operations of the athletic department owned and operated sports turf equipment.

  
  
  
  

  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the preventive maintenance plan for the sports turf equipment.
  • As a subject matter expert in sports turf equipment, ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Responsible for researching industry trends and making equipment purchases recommendations designed to aid in the performance of the sports turf equipment.
  • Will meet regularly with Assistant Athletics Director/Turf Superintendent to prepare, recommend, and manage the equipment budget, monitor costs and expenditures, identify variances, and make recommends and implement corrective actions as necessary.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Athletic Fields Specialist I (Multiple Vacancies)
  Job ID - 59104
  Closing Date: 06/25/2025
  
  

  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of all athletic fields. Repairs irrigation work. Maintains fields by applying fertilizers and pesticides involving spraying, broadcast and spot treatments. Monitors turf for diseases and insect damage and takes correction action(s). Monitors soil conditions and takes soil samples. Executes cultural practices and sport specific practices at athletic fields. Ensures playing surfaces are appropriately maintained for the safety of staff, student-athletes and coaches.

  
  
  
  

  • Performs a variety of work to maintain all athletics maintained fields and common areas such as: mowing, top dressing, aerating, verticutting, weed eating, edging, blowing, and painting. Assists with special events and projects. Uses motorized vehicles to traverse campus.
  • Assists the Assistant Director for Athletics with repairs, installations and maintenance of athletics maintained fields and common areas.
  • Generates and responds to e-mails and daily work schedules.
  • Assists with emergency and or special maintenance projects as needed. Remains on-call during designated periods outside normal working hours as needed. While on-call, the incumbent may be required to return to the work site to respond to maintenance emergencies.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Athletic Fields Specialist II
  Job ID - 59059
  Closing Date: until filled
  
  

  • Performs highly skilled work in the implementation of the maintenance of turfgrass, synthetic surfaces, clay and dirt management including moisture control, pesticide applications, disease and pest identification, irrigation system repair and scheduling, and current NCAA regulations pertaining to field layouts and management.

  
  
  
  

  • Performs infield clay dirt management utilizing rake/drag and serves as a subject matter expert on clay and dirt moisture management and repair. Responsible for the day to day maintenance of Mike Martin Field including repacking game mound and 5 bullpen mounds.
  • Performs string trimming, edging, blowing, removal of leaves, and debris, weeds and litter at Athletics Department owned fields as needed. Performs aeration, overseeding, vertical mowing, sweeping, grooming, and topdressing of fields. Responsible for installation and removal of ground covers and tarps, athletics goals and nets and flags.
  • Assists in field renovations to include grading, sodding, and irrigation repairs, grooming synthetic turf, proper setup for games, practices and outside events.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  buildMaintenance - Various trades technicians provide maintenance, repair, and construction services for buildings and building systems on campus.
  
  
  
  

  Carpenter 2
  Job ID - 59818
  Closing Date: 03/27/2025
  
  

  • Duties in part, will include plastering, hard coat, mixing compound, prepares surfaces for painting, uses paint remover, sanders, scrapers, sandpaper, vacuum cleaners, chemicals and cleaning materials. Caulks, spackels and patches surfaces as required.

  
  
  
  

  • Using spray, brush or roller method, undercoats and paints building interior and exterior. Sprays waterproofing on exterior surfaces or buildings. Refinish surfaces of wood furniture, glaze windows and doors and assembles scaffolds used in painting work.
  • Cleans and repairs painting equipment, orders supplies and equipment. Maintains small level of working stock. Applies epoxy coatings to walls and floors of showers, patios, walkways for waterproofing and/or resurfacing purposes. Supervision of OPS painters and trades helpers to accomplish painting and surface preparation campus wide. Provides supplies. equipment for assistants and performs other maintenance work as assigned by Supervisor including installation of locks & cylinders.
  • Replacement of cove base, ceramic and VCT tile. Operates University vehicles and performs other related work as required in support of Facilities Maintenance.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Carpenter 3 (Multiple Vacancies)
  Job ID - 59636
  Closing Date: 03/25/2025
  
  

  • Performs repairs and replacement of floor tiles, ceramic tiles, and damaged carpet campus wide. Field measure, build and install and or repair kitchen cabinets vanities and shelving units along with general carpentry. Repair furniture tables, chairs etc. Repair and or install new doors and hardware. Assist other trades as needed ie Locksmith, plasterer and painters.

  
  
  
  

  • Use vehicles to carry supplies and travel campus wide to perform various skilled maintenance. Performs minor plaster and sheet rock repairs including maintenance but not limited to such tasks as doors, furniture, painting, and lock hardware.
  • Documents work performed and orders materials on appropriate departmental forms. Maintains tools and equipment, organizes and cleans assigned shop areas as required and performs related work as assigned by supervisor.
  • Performs additional maintenance and supervises helpers as required.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  OPS Campus Beautification Team
  Job ID - 58753
  Closing Date: 06/02/2025
  
  

  This position will be responsible for various types of Campus Cleanups in an effort to clean up and beautify the Campus at the University.
  
  
  
  

  
  Duties will include Painting, Pressure Washing, Building Condition Inspections, Trash Pick-up, Vehicle Cleaning and relocating Office Furniture and equipment.
  
  

   

  
  

   

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  Plumber 2
  Job ID - 59611
  Closing Date: 03/27/2025
  
  

  • Installs and repairs steam system components including, but not limited to, pumps, regulators, valves, traps, strainers, coils, heat exchangers, autoclaves, sterilizers, cage washers, etc. Troubleshoots and determines the materials and equipment needed for a job. Drives University vehicles as required.

  
  
  
  

  • Responsible for assisting in installation and repair of pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes. Flushes and cleans hot water heaters, steam pits, storm drains, grease traps and campus sewage lines.
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Responsible for other duties as assigned within the department. Operates University vehicles and performs other related work as required in support of Facilities Maintenance.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Plumber 2
  Job ID - 59621
  Closing Date: 03/25/2025
  
  

  • Installs and repairs steam system components including, but not limited to, pumps, regulators, valves, traps, strainers, coils, heat exchangers, autoclaves, sterilizers, cage washers, etc. Troubleshoots and determines the materials and equipment needed for a job. Drives University vehicles as required.

  
  
  
  

  • Responsible for assisting in installation and repair of pneumatic steam valves, radiator valves, traps, and steam and condensate pipes. Flushes and cleans hot water heaters, steam pits, storm drains, grease traps and campus sewage lines.
  • Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Responsible for other duties as assigned within the department. Operates University vehicles and performs other related work as required in support of Facilities Maintenance.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  Preventative Maintenance Technician 1
  Job ID - 59829
  Closing Date: 03/27/2025
  
  

  • Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi and annual preventive maintenance on all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, ice machines, blue light emergency call stations, roofing, building envelopes, and automated external defibrillator equipment within the assigned area. This includes but not limited to cleaning, servicing and inspecting various types of HVAC Systems: including, but not limited to, cleaning of cooling and heating coils on a scheduled cycle; replacement and adjustments of pulley drive belts, pulleys and bearings; service to blower wheel assemblies and lubrication of all components; filter changing and service to all related equipment within a HVAC system. Performs maintenance and repairs on major equipment as required.

  
  
  
  

  • Other related work as assigned. Responsible for and operates departmental vehicle as assigned. Climbs ladders, works in confined/tight spaces and work with various chemicals using proper PPE as it pertains to the work environment.
  • Completes required safety training and complies with all safety standards including, but not limited to: lock out-tag out, ladders, aerial lifts, confined space safety, safe handling of hazardous chemicals, participation in campus safety teams, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Reports complex and/or unusual problems to the supervisor and coordinates with other Maintenance staff as required to complete complex tasks.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to plumbing systems. Duties include repairing faucets, valves, pipes, drains (including unclogging), toilets, and other plumbing related items.
  • Completes required safety training and complies with all safety standards including, but not limited to: lock out-tag out, safe handling of refrigerant, confined space safety, safe handling of hazardous chemicals, participation in campus safety teams, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Reports complex and/or unusual problems to the supervisor and coordinates with other Maintenance staff as required to complete complex tasks.

   

  
  

  
  

   

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  brushMaster Craftsman Studio - Designers, sculptors, and artisans dedicated to fabrication and art installations that reflect the heritage and culture of the university and public commissions.
  
  
  
  

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  local_convenience_storeService Center - Facilitate the collection and transmission of service requests for students, faculty, and staff on campus.
  
  
  
  

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  powerSustainability - Educate and engage the campus community to develop a culture of environmental care through climate action, waste minimization, and resource stewardship.
  
  
  
  

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  wb_incandescentUtilities & Engineering Services - Engineers and technicians control and manage utility services across campus, including steam, chilled water, electricity, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas.
  
  
  
  

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  deleteWaste Management - Manage recycling and waste disposal throughout campus.