Preventative Maintenance Technician 1

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Facilities Maintenance Department in Tallahassee. The role involves preventive maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire systems, plus associated equipment and safety responsibilities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, or a related technical degree with two years of experience. A valid driver’s license is required, and the job entails climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a post high school education and experience equal to two years.
• Two years' experience or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position including climbing ladders and working in confined/tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, ice machines, and related equipment within the assigned area.
• Inspects and services coils, belts, bearings, blower wheels, and filters; performs adjustments as needed.
• Operates departmental vehicle and adheres to safety protocols; uses PPE in the work environment.
• Completes required safety training and reports complex problems to supervisor; coordinates with maintenance staff to complete tasks.
• Performs repairs on plumbing systems such as faucets, valves, pipes, drains, and toilets.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Performs daily, weekly, monthly, semi and annual preventive maintenance on all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire systems, ice machines, blue light emergency call stations, roofing, building envelopes, and automated external defibrillator equipment within the assigned area. This includes but not limited to cleaning, servicing and inspecting various types of HVAC Systems: including, but not limited to, cleaning of cooling and heating coils on a scheduled cycle; replacement and adjustments of pulley drive belts, pulleys and bearings; service to blower wheel assemblies and lubrication of all components; filter changing and service to all related equipment within a HVAC system. Performs maintenance and repairs on major equipment as required. Other related work as assigned. Responsible for and operates departmental vehicle as assigned. Climbs ladders, works in confined/tight spaces and work with various chemicals using proper PPE as it pertains to the work environment. Completes required safety training and complies with all safety standards including, but not limited to: lock out-tag out, ladders, aerial lifts, 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. 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.

Department

FSU Facilities Maintenance Department

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience or a post high school education and experience equal to two years, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience. A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire. Ability to meet the physical demands of this position to include climbing ladders and working in confined/tight spaces.

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, 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.

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.