Florida State University · 19 hours ago
Technical Designer Level IV-VI - Facilities (NHMFL)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Technical Designer Level IV-VI to manage a comprehensive lab-wide preventative maintenance program for mechanical systems. The role involves supervising crews, managing work orders, participating in design reviews, and interfacing with contractors and university personnel.
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Responsibilities
Manage a comprehensive lab wide preventative maintenance program to include troubleshooting and directing maintenance and repair of NHMFL mechanical systems including plumbing, deionized water, chilled water, house vacuum, domestic water, compressed air, house nitrogen, power supply cooling water, magnet cooling water, condensed water, water treatment skid, cryogenic systems and irrigation. Maintain NHMFL facility mechanical equipment files
Supervise mechanical crew and pipefitter/welder crew. Ensure compliance with university and OSHA safety rules/laws, ensure compliance with university/NHMFL/Facilities personnel policies and procedures, identify and provide training opportunities for personnel and lead safety expectations for crews
Manage work order database for mechanical techs and pipefitters/welders. Ensure that jobs are planned out and material ordered to ensure efficient execution of work by mechanical and pipefitter/welder crews. Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and construction material inventory
Participate as a member of the design review committee, providing creative solutions and constructive criticism of NHMFL projects
Manage contractors relevant to areas of responsibility. Interface with university personnel on improvements/repairs to NHMFL mechanical systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and nine years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to thirteen years
Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels V-VI
Each level requires an additional three years of related experience
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Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
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