Construction Technician

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

Job Details

• Job Title: Construction Technician
• Location: Tallahassee, FL
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Job ID: 63278
• Department: FSU Facilities Maintenance Department

Responsibilities

• Assists with concrete finishing, form setting, fence construction, air hammer operation, street repairs, and parking lot maintenance. Performs carpentry duties such as layout, grading, and construction of forms for retainer walls, benches, tables, sidewalks, and structures requiring the use of cement, mortar, block, and related building materials.
• Assists with the construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition of university structures as required. Will perform duties related to painting and striping campus-wide, such as parking lots, parking garages, crosswalks and roadways, grading gravel lots, and railroad ties.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, including backhoe, trencher, front-end loader, skid steer, and mini excavator. Responsible for the routine maintenance of the equipment operated.
• Maintains records and timekeeping as required. Performs other related tasks in support of Facilities Maintenance. Operates University vehicles and performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains records and timekeeping as required. Performs other related tasks in support of Facilities Maintenance. Operates University vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

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 and encourages creativity. 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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Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select 'yes' to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date. or call FSU Human Resources at [phone].

Considerations

• This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.