Maintenance Specialist (Plumbing Shop) (17187)

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged steam and hot water lines by replacing pipes, fittings and valves above and underground as needed;
• Install and repair valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, sanitary fixtures, etc;
• Maintain faucets, wash bowls and piping systems by opening clogged drains;
• Replace washers on leaky faucets, etc;
• Install, repair or replace various incandescent, high intensity discharge and fluorescent fixtures;
• Replace ballast, light switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, fuses and other electrical components;
• Install and repair condensate pumps, hot water pumps, condenser pumps, chemical pumps, sump pumps, steam traps, steam valves, reducing valves, strainers;
• Replace insulation;
• Perform preventive maintenance (P.M.) on all equipment;
• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and building specifications as necessary to make repairs and/or installations;
• Clean, store and maintain tools, brushes, and other related equipment in good working order;
• Clean working areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalency and five years of related experience;
• Or trade or vocational school graduate and five years of working experience in plumbing and general building systems and service equipment installation, maintenance and repair.

Recommended Competencies

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods for installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing & heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) fixtures and accessories, and electrical components and systems;
• Knowledge of the procedures and methods of operating mechanical systems and equipment maintenance;
• Knowledge of safety procedures required in maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled trades/functions;
• Skill in using specialized tools and equipment relating to maintenance and repair work;
• Ability to read blue prints and schematic drawings;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Pay Range

The salary range is between $35,000 to $40,000 commensurate with relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must maintain a valid Driver's License.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.
• An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
• Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.
• You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
• Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25).
• If currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Access

Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Schedule

Scheduled work hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE

This position is an essential position that is expected to function during emergency situations.