Facilities Helper

Santa Fe College•Gainesville, FL

26d•$32,436•Onsite

About The Position

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on March 6, 2026. Santa Fe College’s Facilities Services supports the college’s mission by creating environments that sustain the needs of the college community. The department maintains and enhances college facilities, grounds and infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner. SF’s values reside directly in the department’s dedication to quality service for students, employees, and the community. The Facilities Helper assists with a variety of trades duties typical of the day-to-day operations for all departments within Facilities Services.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the college.
Must be able to lift/carry items more than 20 pounds; push and pull; bend and stoop; reach and grasp; and other repetitive motions.
Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Responsibilities

Assists the Carpentry, Custodial, Groundskeeping, Central Receiving, and Warehouse departments with their day-to-day functions and activities.
Assists with the set up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for campus events.
Provides support to Trades personnel regarding the maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance work on commercial and residential style Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing systems as needed.
May assist with the installation of Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing parts, equipment, and systems.
Follows complex directions with attention to detail and safely uses job related hand tools and power tools.
Operates power washers and steam cleaning equipment.
Works from aerial lifts, elevated platforms, and ladders.
Assists with record keeping by maintaining records for repairs performed.
Completes, in full, all appropriate paperwork and/or online forms as needed.
Picks up parts from supply houses as needed for repairs.
Cleans and organizes workstation, equipment and mechanical rooms to maintain a safe work environment.
Promotes and adheres to all recognized safety practices and standards and attends safety meetings.
Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.