Campus Construction Technician: Concrete & Carpentry

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Construction Technician in Tallahassee, FL. The role covers concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, and heavy equipment operation as part of the Facilities Maintenance Department.

You will support campus-wide maintenance, driving university vehicles when required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with valid driver’s license and experience in carpentry and site maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with concrete finishing, form setting, and basic carpentry is preferred.
• Experience in university facilities or large-site maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, street repairs, and parking lot maintenance; performs basic carpentry for forms and retaining walls.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment and related tools; supports painting, striping, and campus-wide maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintains records and timekeeping; operates university vehicles and assists with other facilities maintenance duties.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Carpentry basics

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Trencher

Front-end loader

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Job description

Florida State University is seeking a Construction Technician in Tallahassee, FL. The role covers concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, and heavy equipment operation as part of the Facilities Maintenance Department.

You will support campus-wide maintenance, driving university vehicles when required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with valid driver’s license and experience in carpentry and site maintenance preferred.