Department

Facilities Maintenance

Responsibilities

Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance of piping and associated components.

• Installs, maintains and repairs piping valves, faucets, sinks, sewers, vents and other sanitary fixtures. Installs and maintains gas and air stream piping and associated fixtures.
• Checks, repairs and replaces steam boilers and safety devices and controls. Flushes and cleans boilers, storage and return tanks, hot water heaters, etc.
• Reads and follows blueprints and other verbal or written instructions in order to complete repair orders.
• Drives University vehicles as required. Responsible for other duties as assigned within the department.

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 an appropriate mechanical trade area may substitute for experience.)

A valid State of Florida or Georgia driver's license, or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to utilize technical skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment, and, materials used in area of work.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Other Information

Other vacant positions: 00060067,00057933,and 00060563, 00057651

University Information

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation , or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034 .

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .