General Trades Technician (Panama City Campus)
About The Position
Florida State University is one of the nation's top public universities and FSU Panama City amplifies the university's efforts to preserve, expand, and disseminate knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and human services professions. FSU Panama City is located 100 miles west of Tallahassee on the beautiful North St. Andrews Bay and is only three miles from the beaches of the emerald coast. FSU PC currently houses 20 bachelor's programs, 9 master's programs, and 1 doctoral program, and boasts a small faculty-to-student ratio, which gives students a more personalized academic experience. Please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/promise for information about our FSU PC Promise to students and https://pc.fsu.edu/ for more information about our campus. FSU Panama City also recently opened a brand new, residential housing complex on campus and right on the water. This new apartment-style complex at FSU PC houses both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information about our on-campus housing, visit https://seminolelandingfsu.com/. Responsible for yard work, inspections, preventative and repair maintenance to ensure all buildings, grounds, and equipment are in safe operating conditions. Responsible for maintenance of groundskeeping, landscaping, irrigation system, campus roadways, and parking areas. Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of building maintenance, which consists of painting, drywall, carpentry, A/C systems, electrical systems, including water and sewer lines, doors and windows, gas and electric welding, and soldering as needed. Generates and responds to emails and work orders via the online work order system. Updates work order system daily regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment. Assists with set-ups for special functions on and off campus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience, or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to two years. (A technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.)
- A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training in facilities maintenance, construction, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical trades.
- Experience working in higher education, healthcare, or large-scale public facilities.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry Safety Certification.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Experience reading work orders, blueprints, or maintenance manuals.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Good communication and record-keeping skills. Notes where maintenance or repair is required and reports any problems to supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for yard work, inspections, preventative and repair maintenance to ensure all buildings, grounds, and equipment are in safe operating conditions.
- Responsible for maintenance of groundskeeping, landscaping, irrigation system, campus roadways, and parking areas.
- Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of building maintenance, which consists of painting, drywall, carpentry, A/C systems, electrical systems, including water and sewer lines, doors and windows, gas and electric welding, and soldering as needed.
- Generates and responds to emails and work orders via the online work order system. Updates work order system daily regarding progress and/or upon completion of assignment.
- Assists with set-ups for special functions on and off campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
