MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 72002282

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position located in Orlando, FL. The Maintenance Support Technician will assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed. This role involves carrying ladders and other equipment, doing touch-up painting, and minor carpentry. Responsibilities include changing light bulbs and ballasts, switches, and receptacles, and using wiggies & meters. The technician will perform maintenance on floor and carpet machines, groundskeeping equipment, and air conditioning systems, including changing filters and noting installation dates. They will also assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures, and minor carpet repairs. Plumbing duties include unclogging drains, repairing flush valves, commodes, sinks, urinals, and drinking fountains. Electrical tasks involve fixing receptacles, pulling new circuits, and running EMT & PVC conduit, and changing out breakers. Work on doors, door closers, hinges, locks, and windows is also required, as is unstopping and repairing dispensers. The role requires completing all necessary paperwork and assisting the Facilities Manager with monitoring or adjusting Energy Management, Fire Protection, and Security Systems. The technician will also assist Maintenance Mechanics, outside contractors, and others as needed. Other duties include performing light cleaning in the building, such as cleaning water fountains, doors, walls, switch plates, and kick-plates, as well as cleaning and restocking restrooms. The ability to understand and take directions, recognize problems, and communicate findings to a supervisor is essential. Groundskeeping duties as needed, keeping entrance areas clean, and policing around the exterior of the building are also part of the role. The ability to read and understand blueprints is required. The incumbent must maintain good public relations with peers, supervision, and tenants, establishing and maintaining good working relationships. They will keep others informed of unusual situations and be available to answer questions and requests. Excellent public relations skills are required due to continuous contact with tenants and the public, demanding courteous and respectful behavior and a professional image.

Requirements

• One year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, plumbing or electrical or mechanical equipment; or vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours.
• Must be physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb a ladder, reach overhead, work from heights, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch, be able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment, work in basements, tight spaces, on rooftop.
• Prolonged periods of time walking, standing, bending, climbing and exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Valid and applicable driver’s license is required.
• Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems and communicate those findings to supervisor.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist the maintenance mechanical staff and skilled tradesmen assigned to building and perform minor repairs as directed.
• Carry ladders and other equipment.
• Perform touch-up painting and minor carpentry.
• Change light bulbs and ballasts, switches, receptacles, etc.
• Use wiggies & meter.
• Perform maintenance on floor, carpet machines and groundskeeping equipment.
• Perform maintenance on air conditioning systems, change filters and write the installation date of the filters, pump repair, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of hardware, doors, windows, restroom fixtures and minor carpet repairs.
• Perform plumbing duties, to include but not limited to unclogging of drains, repair of flush valves, repair of commodes, sinks, urinals, drinking fountains.
• Fix receptacles; pull new circuits for electrical, run EMT & PVC conduit, change out breakers.
• Work on doors, door closers, door hinges and door locks and windows.
• Unstop and repair dispensers.
• Complete all necessary paperwork associated with duties.
• Assist the Facilities Manager on monitoring or adjusting the Energy Management, Fire Protection and Security Systems.
• Assist Maintenance Mechanic, outside contractors and others as needed.
• Perform light cleaning in the building, including but not limited to cleaning water fountains, cleaning doors, walls, switch plates and kick-plates.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Understand and take directions from supervisor, recognize problems or potential problems and communicate those findings to supervisor.
• Perform groundskeeping duties as needed.
• Keep entrance steps, entrance mats, and porches clean and police around exterior of building.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Maintain good public relations with peers, supervision and tenants in the building.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with others.
• Maintain good rapport with tenants, co-workers and supervisors in buildings; keep them informed of any unusual situation and be available to answer questions and requests.
• Display courteous and respectful behavior at all times.
• Maintain a professional image.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Low deductibles
• Low monthly out-of-pocket contributions
• Option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.
• Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed