Maintenance Mechanic

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,218 - 30,220; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Jacksonville is seeking a skilled trades worker for maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and air conditioning. Candidates must have a valid Florida driver's license and experience in trades. The role involves preventive maintenance and supervising junior staff. The position promotes an inclusive environment and is part of a collaborative community.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Experience in plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance preferred.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance for heating and air conditioning.
• Maintain and inspect campus fire extinguishers.
• Supervise lesser skilled workers as needed.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Air conditioning maintenance

Leadership

Education

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Voltmeters

Digital thermometer

Pressure gauges

Job description

Department

Physical Facilities, Maintenance & Energy Management

Compensation

$18.67 Hourly

General Description / Primary Purpose

This is skilled trades work in plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.

Job Functions

Performs preventive maintenance for heating, air conditioning
and refrigeration.
Perform routine maintenance.
Inspects equipment assigned to Maintenance/Energy
Management.
Maintains swimming pool.
Maintains and inspects campus fire extinguishers.

This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.

Marginal Functions

Leadership.

a) Supervises lesser skilled workers in the absence of immediate supervisor

b) discusses projects with immediate supervisor to exchange ideas on methods to be used and to eliminate misunderstandings prior to beginning the work

c) takes responsibility seriously and works to achieve goals of management.

Supplementary responsibilities

a) assists other trades as needed

b) special events work

c) campus maintenance emergencies

d) new utilities and equipment installations

e) work orders

f) picking up parts and materials from vendors

g) keeping assigned shop area neat and clean.

Required Licensure

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Machines/Equipment used regularly

Data terminals; digital thermometer; trucks, electric/gas carts; power tools; voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters; flow measurement equipment; hand tools; pressure gauges

Required Qualifications: Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades; or a high school diploma and three years of experience directly related to the job functions. Directly related college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

The University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, Florida. Located between Jacksonville’s beaches and downtown, UNF is set on a beautiful 1,381-acre campus surrounded by nature.

Focused on student success, UNF has an annual enrollment of about 17,000 and graduates more than 4,000 students each year. The University offers small class sizes and individualized attention, strong job placement, a welcoming environment and active student life, and is known for providing students with transformational learning experiences — research with faculty, community-based learning or studying abroad, which UNF students do at twice the national average. UNF has more than 200 student clubs and organizations as well as 19 athletic teams and participates in Division I of the NCAA.

UNF consistently ranks high for quality and value, and is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Public institution. The University holds the prestigious Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation, a designation held by only 5% of universities in the U.S., and numerous other distinguished rankings.

A member institution of the State University System of Florida, UNF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.