On-Campus General Trades Tech (Panama City)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University Panama City Campus is hiring a General Trades Technician to perform inspections, preventative and repair maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role covers groundskeeping, irrigation, roads, and parking; troubleshooting diverse building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding, with daily work orders and updates. A structured training period will guide you as you grow into independent tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspections, preventative and repair maintenance to ensure all buildings, grounds, and equipment are in safe operating condition. Reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintenance of groundskeeping, landscaping, irrigation system, campus roadways, and parking areas.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of building maintenance, which consists of painting, drywall, carpentry, A/C systems, electrical systems, pumping systems including water and sewer lines, doors and windows, gas and electric welding, and soldering as needed.
• Generates and responds to emails and work orders via the online work order system. Updates work order system daily regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment.
• Assists with set-ups for special functions on and off campus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years.

Job description

Florida State University Panama City Campus is hiring a General Trades Technician to perform inspections, preventative and repair maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment to keep facilities safe and functional.

The role covers groundskeeping, irrigation, roads, and parking; troubleshooting diverse building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding, with daily work orders and updates. A structured training period will guide you as you grow into independent tasks.