Maintenance Technician

Position Details Department Number/Name: 3-5140-000 / Physical Plant College/Division: USFSP - Administrative & Financial Services Salary Plan: Staff Job Code/Title: 6466 / Maintenance Technician Hiring Salary: $32,886 Position Number: 00018861 ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Facilities Services is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable campus environmental for students, faculty, staff and guests. POSITION SUMMARY: Maintenance Technicians are responsible for general repairs and maintenance on USFSP buildings, structures and equipment. Maintenance Technicians perform preventative and repair maintenance to keep all buildings and equipment in good operating condition.

Must have the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Shift hours to be assigned: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM, shift hours may be flexible (may require occasional non-shift days/hours and holidays). RESPONSIBILITIES: Repair and/or replace electrical devices to include light switches, ballasts, fixtures, outlets, circuit breakers, fuses, etc.

Repair and/or replacement of all campus building needs to include doors, door hardware, windows, floor tile, ceiling tile, drywall, etc. Install or repair bulletin boards, whiteboards, shelving, signage, etc. Perform plumbing work such as clearing clogged lines, installation and/or repair of new plumbing fixtures ,repairs water leaks, etc.

Inspect and maintain all HVAC systems to include fans, exhausts, duct work, etc. Routinely inspect campus building roofs, flashings, masonry, building interiors & exteriors, walkways, stairways, offices, classrooms and common areas. Repair and monitor safety equipment such as fire Exit signs and emergency lighting.

Make general repairs of emergency doors, etc. Responsible for possessing an operational two-way radio during entire work shift. Monitor all Maintenance Services communications and respond as required to communications addressed to them.

Perform all other maintenance duties as assigned by a Supervisor that are required to meet the needs of the university campus community. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program for one or more trades; or a high school diploma and four years of related experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1 year of Plumbing Experience USF St. Petersburg Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Attention Applicants: Please include a complete work history and education on the USF application for employment. Note: USF offers an Employee Tuition Program to help employees reach their educational goals. The Employee Tuition Program allows full time USF employees (excluding Temporary employees) to waive the tuition costs up to 6 credit hours per semester.

Job Opening Number: 34227 Posting Date: 5/26/2023 Posting End Date: Posted Until Filled How to Claim Veteran's Preference: This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.

If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. How To Apply Click on the Apply Now button.

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