Department

FSU BUILDING SERVICES

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for overseeing the collection, transportation and disposal of waste, including recycling and surplus. This position also manages the Facilities motor pool, warehouse, and carpet cleaning services, including emergency clean up services.

• Responsible for solid waste disposal, recycling, and surplus daily operations for the FSU on the Tallahassee campuses/sites; includes parking lots and parking structures. Participates in strategic short- and long-term planning for operations and development of service level agreements. Recommends and oversees department operation policies including data tracking and applicable IT systems management. Oversees recycling initiatives and collaborates with the Office of Sustainability, Environmental Health and Safety and other campus departments on outreach and education efforts associated with waste management, recycling, and surplus. Advances programs, initiatives, and methods for increasing department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Responsible for Facilities warehouse and motor pool, to include providing oversight of warehouse inventory and scheduling and coordinating vehicle use and maintenance. Coordinates with vendors for repair of vehicles and handles necessary records and billing.
• Manages carpet cleaning and emergency clean-up response for campus. Responsible for overseeing personnel and material resources to ensure success of relocation services, restroom restoration care, window cleaning for campus buildings, carpet cleaning, pest control, and other maintenance, repairs, and services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and four years of experience related to facilities and/or grounds services or a bachelor's degree and six years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to differentiate emergency from non-emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to differentiate emergency from non-emergency situations.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to document existing and new processes.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.
• Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain and improve personal and team effectiveness, and foster change and creativity.
• Ability to make purchasing decisions based on independent research and judgment.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction in programmatic, budgetary, and operational functions.
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills.
• Ability to train and supervise employees.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of custodial work.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
  Knowledge of the principles and practices of fiscal control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures as they pertain to chemical, hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, or environmental health standards
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and methodology.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, and methods used in facilities operations.
• Knowledge of the concept, principles and practices of management.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategica lly align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.

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, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. 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 to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via 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

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .