Maintenance Mechanic

University of North Florida Alumni Association; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida Alumni Association is seeking a skilled trades technician in Jacksonville to perform plumbing, electrical and air conditioning equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, preventive maintenance, minor project work, and supervising junior staff when needed. Valid Florida driver’s license required; background and possible credit checks apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades or a high school diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Background check is required; credit check may be required.
• Title IX Responsible Employee—report suspected issues as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections.
• Electrical work.
• Refrigeration and air conditioning work.
• Preventive maintenance work.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Minor project work.
• Supervises lesser-skilled workers in the absence of an immediate supervisor.
• Discusses projects with supervisor to plan methods and avoid misunderstandings.

Skills

Electrical work

Preventive maintenance

Inspections

Supervision

Education

High school diploma + 3+ years experience

Tools

Megameters

Multimeters

Pipe threading machine

Ground fault detector

Drain cleaning equipment

AC service equipment

Bucket truck

Trencher

Job description

Department

Physical Facilities, Maintenance & Energy Management

Compensation

$18.67 to Negotiable Hourly

General Description / Primary Purpose

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

Job Functions

• Perform routine inspections.
• Electrical work.
• Refrigeration and air conditioning work.
• Preventive maintenance work.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Minor project work.
• Supervises lesser-skilled workers in the absence of an immediate supervisor
• Discusses projects with the immediate supervisor to exchange ideas on methods to be used and to eliminate misunderstandings before beginning the work
• Takes responsibility seriously and works to achieve management’s goals.

Supplementary responsibilities.

• Assists other trades as needed
• Special events work
• Campus maintenance emergencies
• New utilities and equipment installations
• Work orders
• Picking up parts and materials from vendors
• Keeping the assigned shop area neat and clean.

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.

Required Licensure

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Machines/Equipment used regularly

hand tools & power tools, megameters & multimeters, pipe treading machine, ground fault detector, drain cleaning equipment, A.C. service equipment, bucket truck, trencher

Required Qualifications

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades or a high school diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

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, 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.