General Maintenance Technician (Open Rank)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University seeks a General Maintenance Technician (Open Rank) in Tallahassee, FL. The role is full-time with responsibilities spanning mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing maintenance, and campus safety compliance. Schedule is 8:00am–4:30pm with a 30-minute break, and a valid driver’s license is required or obtainable on hire.

USPS position through Facilities - Maintenance. Anticipated salary starts at $34,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years' experience, or a relevantTechnical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• Level 3 requires ten years of external professional experience.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to mechanical equipment including belts, pulleys, actuators, valves, pneumatics, alignment, compressed air systems, fans, steam traps and pumps.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment including switches, outlets, breakers, motor wiring, fixture replacement, ballasts, and re-lamping.
• Maintains building control systems including actuators, sensors, variable speed drives, thermostats, control wiring, UPS relays and related components.
• Performs plumbing preventive maintenance including repairing faucets, valves, pipes, drains, toilets and related items.
• Completes required safety training and complies with safety standards; reports issues and coordinates with maintenance staff.
• Operates campus vehicles and equipment; uses AiM mobile devices to complete work orders; may perform backup plant operator duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

General Maintenance Technician (Open Rank)

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Job ID:

63550

Department:

Facilities - Maintenance

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to: replacing/repairing belts, pulleys, actuators, valves, pneumatics, alignment, compressed air systems, fans, steam trap rebuilds, and pumps. Performs other preventative maintenance ir repairs for items such as hardware, door closures, etc.


• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment including: repairing/replacing switches, outlets, breakers (limited), motor wiring, fixture replacement, ballasts, and re-lamping.


• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to building control systems including: repairing/replacing actuators, sensors, variable speed drives, thermostats, terminal level devices (TEC/DXR), control wiring, UPS relays, and other control components as required.


• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to plumbing systems. Duties include repairing faucets, valves, pipes, drains (including unclogging), toilets, and other plumbing-related items.


• Completes required safety training and complies with all safety standards including, but not limited to: lock out-tag out, safe handling of refrigerant, confined space safety, safe handling of hazardous chemicals, participation in campus safety teams, and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). Reports complex and/or unusual problems to the supervisor and coordinates with other Maintenance staff as required to complete complex tasks.


• Operates mobile equipment and/or campus vehicles including trucks, golf carts, personnel lifts, and forklifts. Maintains licensure and completes required training. Strives to provide excellent service to campus areas as measured by the 5-star program. Demonstrates proficient use of AiM mobile devices to complete work orders. Other duties as needed, including backup plant operator duties in Utilities, painting, sheetrock patching, and repairing door closures and hardware.

Qualifications

General Maintenance Technician Levels 1 - 2

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience

General Maintenance Technician Level 3

• High school diploma or equivalent and ten years of external professional experience.

A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain 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!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary is $34,000, commensurate with experience.

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Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, 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, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and 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.

Click the links for Veterans’ Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans’ Preference required documentation (PDF), 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.

The work schedule is from 8:00am to 4:30pm with a 30-minute break.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.