Facility Manager

Facility Manager Florida Atlantic University•4.1 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Full-time $65,000•$70,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping Occupational safety regulation compliance Preventative hardware maintenance EHS Operations management Bachelor's degree in animal science Inventory management Safety regulations Compliance audits & assessments Executive administrative support Purchase order management Inspection reporting and documentation Performance management Compliance management implementation Master's degree Databases Maintenance activity documentation Invoice payment processing Driver's License Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Driving Financial record maintenance Animal welfare Research administration Document archiving Animal husbandry Animal Sciences Research regulatory compliance Maintenance management Senior level Negotiated pricing 2 years Procurement management Overseeing training Internal audits Workday Staff development Full Job Description For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs .

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Position Summary:

The Division of Research at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Facility Manager in Boca, FL. The Facility Manager oversees the daily operations of the research animal facilities, ensuring efficient facility performance, regulatory compliance, and high standards of animal care and sanitation. Responsible for supervising staff, managing facility infrastructure and equipment, maintaining environmental conditions, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to support research activities.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Facility Operations & Oversight:

Responsible for daily operations of multicampus animal facilities, ensuring proper animal housing and care, facility operational systems, supplies, staffing, and support services in accordance with organizational policies, federal regulations, and management guidance.

Equipment & Maintenance Management:

Maintain preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and transport vehicles, initiating repairs if necessary and keeping repair and performance records. Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and vendors during repairs, outages, and facility improvements.

Staff Supervision & Training:

Supervise technicians, support staff, and student workers to ensure proper preparation and care of animals for research in accordance with established protocols, animal care standards, and ethical guidelines. Responsible for performance management of direct reports and supporting staff development, including preparation for AALAS certification. In coordination with the Assistant Director of Training, implement staff training plans to ensure proficiency in animal handling, husbandry, sanitation procedures, recordkeeping, and applicable safety protocols.

Compliance & Regulatory Support:

Ensure compliance with institutional SOPs and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., AAALAC, USDA, NIH, OLAW, IACUC). Managing SciShield, the EHS research managing platform. Including but not limited to keeping staff current on required training and occupational health requirements, changing chemical and biological hazards as needed, submitting monthly self-inspections, and correcting evolving animal exposure. Meeting with the Industrial Hygienist for the regular scheduled site visits of all vivaria and independently managing the compliance with safety regulations in the animal facilities, including corrections of noted deficiencies. Maintain accurate and complete facility records, including sanitation logs, maintenance reports, and documentation related to operations, animal populations, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Support internal and external audits and inspections.

Inventory & Resource Management:

Manages inventory and assists the Director by coordinating with vendors and the Purchasing Department to place animal, drug, and supply orders; support procurement activities such as negotiating pricing agreements for equipment, supplies, and office equipment maintenance in accordance with established guidelines and establish purchase orders.

Administration, Communication, & Coordination:

Serve as a primary point of contact for facility-related issues. Communicates effectively with research staff, veterinary staff, and facility personnel. Acts on behalf of the Director of Operations during their absence. Acts as the Business Manager for the Comparative Medicine (CM) and is responsible for the administrative support to the Director of Comparative Medicine and the Division. Assists with invoicing, document preparation and transmittal while maintaining records of financial transactions. Invoices CM for animal husbandry, drugs, supplies, and services using the CM-specific database and Workday. Works with the Student Financial Aid office to employ Student Workers for CM. Ensures accuracy and archiving of all relevant administrative and regulatory records. Executes special studies or project preparations in accordance with the Director or AV. 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). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 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). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live.

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BDB Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. Pursuant to Fla.

Stat.112.219, work experience may serve in lieu of a degree requirement, but may not substitute for any required licensure, certification or registration required for the position.

Experience:

Work experience may serve in lieu of a degree requirement

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field.

AALAS, ALAT

certification. Valid driver's license required.

Salary:

$65,000•$70,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Research Location:

Boca Raton Work Days and Hours:

Monday•Friday, 8 a.m.•5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2026-05-13 Special Instructions to

Applicant:

This is a research or research-related support position. As required by Florida Statutes Section 1010.35, a Foreign Influence Screening may be required.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Resume Cover letter

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 . To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.