Senior Mechanical Trades Tech — Campus Rec Lead

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Mechanical Trades Technician to maintain and repair strength and cardiovascular equipment across Campus Recreation facilities. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating work with vendors, and assisting in staff recruitment and training.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights up to 35 feet.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; post-high school education or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights of 35 feet.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair strength and cardiovascular equipment across Campus Recreation facilities, including electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all exercise equipment, keep accurate repair records, and flag potential problems to administration.
• Contact vendors, initiate work orders, and prepare requisitions for parts, working with Leach Center staff and coordinating major repairs and replacements.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training maintenance staff, and serve as day-of lead for indoor maintenance staff when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Mechanical Trades Technician to maintain and repair strength and cardiovascular equipment across Campus Recreation facilities. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating work with vendors, and assisting in staff recruitment and training.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights up to 35 feet.