Maintenance Mechanic

Southeastern University•Lakeland, FL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining all areas of the campus as directed by the Director of Maintenance Operations and providing support to campus functions. The role involves a wide range of repair and maintenance tasks to ensure the campus facilities are in good working order.

Requirements

General maintenance skills.
Five years of apartment/institutional maintenance experience.
Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, and restaurant equipment.
Replacing small motors or caps to restore service to the students as quickly as possible.
Ability to coordinate several projects and contractors across campus.
Ability to prioritize emergency responses across campus throughout the shift.
Must possess excellent hand/eye coordination as well as close vision.
Must be able to work in high and low/precarious places.
Background checks.
Must pass an MVR records check and meet the requirements of the University’s insurance carrier if driving.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or trade certification
Proficient with computers and emails.
Able to function the Microsoft office suite.
Ability to operate an aerial lift, forklift and other vehicles as the job requires.
Be able to read, understand and interpret schematics, plans, and diagrams and drawings.

Responsibilities

Repair/replace lights, switches, receptacles, windows, glass, handles, doors, door locks, door closers, hinges, faucets, shower valves, drains, toilets, urinals, furniture, sheet rock, door jambs, water heaters – gas and electric.
Provide assistance to the Director of Maintenance Operations, and other maintenance mechanics in removing and/or repairing air conditioners and other various tasks related to the maintenance areas.
Maintain all areas of campus as deemed by the Director of Maintenance Operations.
Provide support to campus functions.
Perform any task required by the Director of Maintenance Operations.
Provide proper reports of events that occurred during and after the shift to the Director of Maintenance Operations and team.
Carry the call phone Monday – Thursday weekly.
Have specific information on all buildings across campus.
Oversee all emergencies that occur during the shift with minimal supervision.
Ability to coordinate several projects and contractors across campus.
Providing access and supervision in students' spaces after hours.
Ability to prioritize emergency responses across campus throughout the shift.
Completing the necessary reports for the Director of Maintenance Operations.
Provide information to the Director of Maintenance Operations related to equipment needs, cleaning, sealing, caulking, and painting of buildings – interior/exterior.
Ability to coordinate and communicate with outside contractors and oversee projects in the specific areas of responsibility.
Ability to operate an aerial lift, forklift and other vehicles as the job requires.
Be able to read, understand and interpret schematics, plans, and diagrams and drawings.