Senior Mechanical Trades Technician

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

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Trades Technician

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63812

Department

Campus Recreation

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.
• Stay current on equipment technology through training and seminars, and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of experience. (Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work from heights of 35 feet.

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! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses

Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary for this position ranges from low to mid $40,000's, commensurate with experience and education.

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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 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.