Preventative Maintenance Technician Levels 1-2

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

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician Levels 1-2 to perform planned HVAC maintenance across assigned facilities, including AHUs, FTUs, exhaust fans, and related equipment. You will follow PM schedules and document work performed.

Responsibilities include using the work order system, safety compliance, and operating university vehicles as needed. This USPS position requires reliability, safety training, and coordination with maintenance staff to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years' experience or post-secondary education equal to two years.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver’s license or the ability to obtain one upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Use work order system to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment including AHUs, FTUs, exhaust fans, dryer ductwork, and AED equipment; perform filter changes, belt replacements, coil cleaning, alignment, and lubrication as required.
• Document all work performed and orders materials on departmental forms; record data on preventive maintenance logs.
• Operate University vehicles and perform related maintenance tasks as required in support of Facilities Maintenance.
• Complete required safety training and comply with safety standards (lock out-tag out, ladders, aerial lifts, confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, PPE).
• Report complex/unusual problems to supervisor and coordinate with other Maintenance staff to complete tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; two years' experience or post-secondary education equal to two years

Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one

Job description

Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician Levels 1-2

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63835

Department: Facilities Maintenance

Responsibilities

Use work order system to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment including AHU's, FTU's, exhaust fans, dryer ductwork, and automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment within the assigned area. This includes changing filters, replacing belts, cleaning of cooling and heating coils, adjustment/alignment of motor mounts/pulleys/bearings, service blower wheel assemblies and lubrication of all components. Performs maintenance and repairs on other items as required.

Documents all work performed and orders materials on appropriate departmental forms; records data on preventive maintenance logs as required. Operates University vehicles and performs other related work as required in support of Facilities Maintenance.

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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience or a post high school education and experience equal to two years.(Note: 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.

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, 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 a 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.