Jobs

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Custodial Services

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

Environmental 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.

Deputy Building Official

Responsible for reviewing construction documents and conducting building inspections to ensure University construction and maintenance projects comply with the Florida Building Code and applicable regulations. Assists the University Building Official in overseeing Building Code Administration activities, supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, and supporting professional development.

Occupational Safety & Health Engineer

The Industrial Safety & Health Engineer is a new position within the EHS team that was created to provide hands-on support within the Facilities Maintenance organization. This role is focused on identifying and evaluating safety and health hazards, preventing workplace-related injuries and illnesses, responding to EHS concerns, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Through this work, the role strengthens FSU’s risk posture and helps ensure a safe, healthy campus environment that advances the university’s mission as it continues to grow.

Facilities Services

Facilities Services are responsible for ensuring that facilities and essential services on campus function properly daily.

Grounds and Landscaping Operations

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

Maintenance

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

General Maintenance Technician (Open Rank)

Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical, electrical, building control, and plumbing systems throughout campus facilities. Maintains and repairs equipment and components including pumps, valves, fans, compressed air systems, motors, switches, outlets, controls, sensors, variable speed drives, thermostats, faucets, drains, toilets, and related building systems.

Heavy Equipment Operator 3

Operates heavy equipment and commercial vehicles, including backhoes, boom trucks, dump trucks, trenchers, and front-end loaders to support campus infrastructure and maintenance projects. Assists with concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, air hammer operations, street repairs, and parking lot maintenance. Maintains accurate work records and timekeeping documentation while performing related duties to support safe and efficient campus operations.

Plumber (Open Rank)

Performs skilled plumbing work involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of piping systems, valves, faucets, sinks, sewers, vents, sanitary fixtures, and gas and air piping. Inspects, repairs, and replaces steam boilers, safety devices, controls, hot water heaters, and associated equipment. Cleans and maintains boilers, storage tanks, and return systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Master Craftsman Studio

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

Planning, Design and Construction

Architects, planners, engineers, construction managers, and other design professionals provide successful development and continuous improvement of campus facilities.

Project Manager (Levels I – III) (Multiple Vacancies)

Manages the design and construction of capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal standards while maintaining schedule, budget, and defined project scope. Coordinates project planning, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders, design professionals, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Support & Administrative Services

Support & Administrative Services provide 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.

Motor Pool Associate

Provides transportation and logistical support for Facilities fleet operations by moving vehicles, equipment, parts, and personnel to and from campus and off-campus locations. Coordinates vehicle pickups and deliveries to vendors, repair facilities, body shops, dealerships, and other service providers. Assists with locating, ordering, receiving, and procuring parts, supplies, tools, and equipment required for fleet maintenance activities. Communicates with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and order status to ensure timely acquisition of materials necessary to maintain fleet operations. Operates university vehicles safely and performs basic vehicle condition inspections, reporting maintenance needs, operational deficiencies, safety concerns, vehicle damage, and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows established safety procedures while performing assigned duties.

Sustainability

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

Utilities & Engineering Services

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

Waste Management

Manage recycling and waste disposal throughout campus.