Address
Form of workLocation: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 54932
Department
Facilities - Maintenance
ResponsibilitiesInspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits, and equipment. Makes independent decisions, makes recommendations, and advises management as appropriate.
- Responsible for altering, maintaining, installing, and repairing wiring, conduits, fittings, and fixtures in the repair and renovation of buildings, including climbing as needed. Installs and repairs electric motors, generators, heaters, clocks, etc. Maintains oversight of projects, makes independent decisions, and makes recommendations and advises management as appropriate.
- Locates and corrects power failures and short circuits in buildings, above and below ground. Reads and follows blueprints, oral instructions, and written repair orders. Reports complex and/or unusual problems to the supervisor and coordinates with other maintenance staff and/or vendors as required to complete complex tasks.
- 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).
- Maintains records and timekeeping as required. Maintains tools and equipment in a safe and workmanlike manner. Performs other related duties as assigned. Drives University vehicles as necessary.
High school diploma or equivalency and two years 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 trade, may substitute for experience.)
- Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Knowledge of the practices and the ability to perform skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other related trades work
- Ability to utilize problem solving and technical skills related to the position responsibilities to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- A valid State of Florida Class E, or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain upon hire.
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The minimum hiring salary for this position is $36,250.00 commensurate with experience and education.
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ConsiderationsThis is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
On Call - The position incumbent is required to be accessible and available to return to work during off-duty hours.
Per FSU policy, Pay Additives, incumbents are eligible to receive on-call pay. Eligibility is limited to USPS employees who shall be informed by the department via memorandum of the on-call assignment, except during an emergency.
This position is being readvertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.
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