Maintenance Mechanic

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

This position performs skilled maintenance and repair to support the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of campus facilities. Responsibilities include installing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, as well as performing preventive maintenance on equipment and infrastructure. The incumbent ensures facilities and systems comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, responds to service requests, and participates in on-call operations for urgent maintenance needs. The position participates in an on-call rotation and is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed. A background check is required; a credit check may also be required under University policy. The position holder is a Responsible Employee under Title IX and must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse to the University's Title IX Administrator or a divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Requirements

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program for multiple trades, or a high school diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Ability to properly and safely operate equipment.
Compliance with applicable safety regulations and established procedures for safe and effective equipment operation.
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and make every effort to return to campus when directed during a declared campus emergency.
Ability to promptly report covered allegations in accordance with the position's Title IX responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, alter, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems, including sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water heaters, valves, and potable-water supply lines.
Install and repair galvanized, PVC, CPVC, and copper pipes; use appropriate connection procedures, including soldering, and check for leaks.
Unstop, repair, and replace sanitary drain lines, including operating an electric drain-routing machine to open drain lines.
Install, maintain, alter, and repair electrical systems, conduit, light fixtures and poles, appliances, light machinery, electrical controls, transformers, outlets, and computer and telephone cables and circuits.
Replace ballasts and bulbs, and troubleshoot and repair power and lighting circuits.
Install, maintain, and adjust campus refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, ventilation equipment, and ductwork.
Evacuate and recharge air-conditioning systems with refrigerants; remove, overhaul, or replace compressors, condensers, and related components.
Inform the supervisor of repair parts and materials that need to be requisitioned.
Inspect, clean, and replace HVAC filters in compliance with EPA certification requirements; lubricate electric motors.
Inspect campus emergency generators, make minor field adjustments, and report major malfunctions; check all elevators.
Operate and check equipment and vehicles safely, following established and recommended procedures.
Follow applicable federal, state, local, campus, and departmental safety regulations; identify and report unsafe situations and take immediate action to stop unsafe acts when necessary to prevent an accident.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond as a Tier 2 respondent to designated campus emergencies and events, making every effort to return to campus when directed during a declared emergency.
Promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse in accordance with the position's Responsible Employee designation.