Department FSU Maintenance
Responsibilities The maintenance technician is the first responder for all campus repairs. Utilizing knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems, the maintenance technician should be capable of completing all basic repair tasks. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to: replacing/repairing belts, pulleys, actuators, valves, pneumatics, alignment, compressed air systems, fans, steam trap rebuilds, and pumps. Performs other preventative maintenance or repairs for items such as hardware, door closures, etc. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to electrical equipment including: repairing/replacing switches, outlets, breakers (limited), motor wiring, fixture replacement, ballast's, and re-lamping. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to building control systems including: repairing/replacing actuators, sensors, variable speed drives, thermostats, terminal level devices (TEC/DXR), control wiring, UPS, relays, and other control components as required. 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. Operates mobile equipment and/or campus vehicles including trucks, golf carts, personnel lifts, and fork lifts and maintains licensure and completes required training. Strives to provide excellent service to campus areas as measured by the 5-star program. Demonstrate proficient use of AiM mobile devices to complete work orders. Other duties as needed including back up plant operator duties in Utilities, painting, sheetrock patching and repairing door closures and hardware.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years. (Note: Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, or other trades, may substitute for experience.)
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment, and materials used in area of work.
- Ability to utilize technical skills.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the practices and the ability to perform skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other related trades work.
- Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Must have a valid Florida or Georgia Driver's License, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
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