Facilities Supervisor, Student Union
Florida Atlantic University
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Facilities Supervisor, Student Union. Boca Raton, FL.
The Facilities Supervisor, Student Union will provide functional leadership for facility maintenance for the Student Union. Responsibilities include risk management, enforcing policies and procedures, and compliance with Florida Atlantic and applicable national standards and best practices.
Summary of responsibilities:
Facility Operations:
Prepares cost estimates and maintains records of job/project costs.
Organizes requests for the purchase of tools, equipment, and materials.
Responsible for day-to-day work order response and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for identified buildings/areas.
Performs maintenance repairs and facility upkeep as deemed necessary (fixture removal and/or installation, faucet repair, unclog, repair and/or replace toilets) to maintain in proper working order.
Provide guidance, training, and recommendations for all building systems, repairs, and collaboration with campus partners for repairs and preventative maintenance.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and standards, as well as campus safety, security, and facilities maintenance protocols.
Responsible for supervising custodial services, custodial staff and related custodial services contracts with the Student Union.
Staff Development and Supervision:
Provide oversight for the hiring, selection, training, and evaluation of facilities and custodial staff at the Student Union.
Lays out jobs and maintains schedules for work.
Contribute to the development and submission of facility assessments and evaluations related to staff development, including technical skills, learning outcomes, and leadership.
Planning and Strategic Initiatives:
Analyze maintenance trends and develop proactive plans to address concerns.
Assist with all emergency procedures, including emergency weather response plans.
Assist with the development and management of the annual budget for all facility operations.
Coordinate services with departmental leadership and campus partners, including service contracts, preventative maintenance schedules, capital projects, and record-keeping.
Represent the university on appropriate committees at the national, state, and university levels as required.
Perform other job-related duties as necessary to accomplish the responsibilities of the position.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.Salary:
$58,000 - $60,000 per year.College or Department:
Division on Student AffairsLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.Application Deadline:
2025-10-15Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.