Maintenance Mechanic

Department

Physical Facilities

Compensation

$18.67 to Negotiable Hourly

General Description / Primary Purpose

This is skilled trades work in plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.

Job Functions

• Perform routine inspections.

• Electrical work.

• Refrigeration and air conditioning work.

• Preventive maintenance work.

• Equipment operation and maintenance.

• Follows safety guidelines and procedures.

• Minor project work.

• This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.

• Supervises lesser-skilled workers in the absence of an immediate supervisor

• Discusses projects with the immediate supervisor to exchange ideas on methods to be used and to eliminate misunderstandings before beginning the work

• Takes responsibility seriously and works to achieve the goals of management.

• Supplementary responsibilities.

  • a) Assists other trades as needed

  • b) Special events work

  • c) Campus maintenance emergencies

  • d) New utilities and equipment installations

  • e) Work orders

  • f) Picking up parts and materials from vendors

  • g) Keeping the assigned shop area neat and clean.

Required Licensure

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Machines/Equipment used regularly

Hand tools & power tools, megameters & multimeters, pipe treading machine, ground fault detector, drain cleaning equipment, A.C. service equipment, bucket truck, trencher.

Required Qualifications

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades or a high school diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

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