General Maintenance Technician I

Department Number/Name: 0-0255-001 / Maintenance & Special Allocation

College Division: Administrative Services-Physical Plant

Salary Plan: Staff

Job Code/Title: 9941 / General Maintenance Tech I

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $39,500

Position Number: 00005101, 00022966

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF's Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. OAS is a service organization and believes that providing excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and recognizing the achievements of our team members!

The Maintenance and Utilities Services Department provides maintenance and repair for campus facilities. This includes the maintenance and operation of utility systems, plants, and water and electrical distribution systems. The department also manages and monitors all internal utility meters and is responsible for building control systems and infrastructure equipment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

First level in a three-level career progression. General Maintenance Technician level I is responsible for general repairs and maintenance on USF buildings, structures, and equipment.

General Maintenance Technicians level I perform preventative and repair maintenance to keep all buildings and equipment in good operating condition. A variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance duties are performed to carry out the essential functions of this position, and mechanics should have experience and/or training in various skilled craft areas. The technician may also be responsible for escorting and supervising contractor activities occurring on campus as requested by supervisor.

This position reports to a manager, or other appropriate supervisory or management position while working under the oversight of a team lead where applicable. This position receives direct to general supervision in the form of assignments/work orders, projects, and tasks to be completed. This position assists senior workers with providing general building maintenance services and provides support services to other trades.

Assists with and performs a variety of basic tasks related to general maintenance. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform basic functions of the job. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work during emergencies or when the university is closed. This Position may be required to participate in on-call rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform corrective maintenance and repair functions including but not limited to: Repair roofs, interior walls, windows, doors, floors, and other parts of building structures; Tile installation and repair; Minor carpentry work; Repair and paint plaster, drywall, baseboard, and trim; Ceiling tile & grid replacement; Manual Door repair; Install and repair door hardware such as locks and closers.

Furniture Repair/Installation: Hang shelves, pictures, clocks, bulletins boards, white boards, flags etc.; Install signage; Perform cabinet, desk, table, chair repair or installation as required.

Perform preventative maintenance & inspections for building areas/systems including but not limited to: Roof inspection; Inspect floor drains and grates.; General Classroom inspections; Perform interior and exterior building inspections.

Minor Electrical to include: Cleaning fixtures of debris, resetting breakers.

Plumbing to include: Turning off water to areas in emergencies; water intrusion investigations/mitigations (roof, window, and plumbing); replace batteries in automatic fixtures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

High school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of appropriate experience in the field or related area; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Valid Florida Class E operator (driver) license

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

PREFERRED:

Trade school/license and 2 years of General Maintenance experience in a commercial building environment. Basic knowledge of building maintenance procedures for various trades.

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:

Competent, responsive, helpful, and self-starting team player with the ability to learn and develop new skills. Compliance with operational policies and safe work practices.

Using and maintaining hand and power tools. Oral and written communication skills. Decision-making skills.

Familiarity with industry standards and technical expertise. Quality assurance skills. Pursuit of knowledge and training on evolving practices or technology. Basic level proficiency in MS Office suite and other industry standard software.

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Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36831

Posting Date: 04/24/2024

Re-Posting Date: 05/17/2024

Re-Posting End Date: 05/31/2024

How to Claim Veteran's Preference:

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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