Utilities Operator

University of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time Utilities Operator will support the demands of the Institute’s plant operations which include maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing all building related plant, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, water technology, and building maintenance systems. This position is defined as an essential person for institutional operations. Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process. The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of appropriate experience.
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Must be able to lift 50lbs without assistance.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from the state in which the position is located.
Must be available on holidays, weekends, and emergency responses as the property is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two (2) years of experience with maintaining, repairing and installing mechanical systems or trade/vocational school certification and six (6) months of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of plant operations, building and fire codes, building construction techniques, materials applications, proper use of tools, and safe work practices and techniques.
Previous mechanical repair and maintenance experience preferred.
Previous trade experience (1 or more) in plumbing, electrical, pipefitting, HVAC, etc. is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal communication and written skills, and the ability to evaluate mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain cooling towers, chillers, pumps, motors, motor control centers, transformers, switch gear, wiring, receptacles, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
Inspect building operations systems; respond to emergency calls for equipment failures; work with building management system (BMS), fire alarm, and equipment monitoring technologies.
Analyze and take corrective steps to repair or replace equipment as needed, including coordination of building systems and user interruption shutdowns.
Interpret building specifications to determine installation or repair requirements; order supplies and maintain inventory.
Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
Perform daily building rounds.
Work with Facilities Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software.
Addressing leaks, checking equipment, moving, and changing gas cylinders.
Moving and loading salt for building water softeners.
Ordering parts and maintaining inventory.
Checking and clearing roadways of debris.
Providing and sending daily reports and updating pass on log sheets.
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.