Utilities Operators - Jupiter, FL

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking full-time Utilities Operators in Gainesville, FL. The role involves maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and emergency response.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift 50 lbs, and possess a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include two years of experience with mechanical systems and knowledge of building operations.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $27.00.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Vocational training may substitute appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
• Respond to alarms and address leaks and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.

Skills

Mechanical systems maintenance

Building inspections

Alarm response

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Utilities Operators - Jupiter, FL

Job No: 540196

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Palm Beach

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 37021000 - SR-FACILITIES

Job Description

The full-time utilities operators support the Institute's plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing building mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and related facility systems. Performs preventative maintenance, daily building inspections, equipment monitoring, alarm response, and corrective repairs while utilizing Building Management Systems (BMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Coordinates equipment shutdowns, maintains inventory and supplies, prepares required reports, and serves as an essential employee for institutional operations, performing other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct building operation checks and perform daily building rounds.
• Respond to alarms, addressing leaks, checking equipment, moving, and changing gas cylinders. Work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and reporting on building equipment, changing gas cylinders and responding to alarms.
• Additional time for any function as needed and to assist with any facilities tasks.
• Moving and loading salt for building water softeners.
• Ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
• Checking and clearing roadways of debris.
• Sending reports and updating pass on log sheets.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical systems or trade/vocational school certification and six (6) months of related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques.
• Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills, and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Salary

$27.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Veteran's Preference

Positions are eligible for veteran's preference.