Maintenance Technician

Dept Number/Name: 0-7907-000 / Research Foundation
College Division: Research-Foundation
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 6466 / Maintenance Technician
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $31,500 - 35,000
Position Number: 00045678
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The USF Research Foundation (USFRF) promotes, encourages and enhances the research activities of University faculty, staff, and students.  USFRF provides a mechanism for the funding of licensed research and development activities, and assists the University in the commercialization of University inventions. USFRF also owns and operates the USF Research Park with multiple research and office buildings and a technology incubator program. The USFRF is a not-for-profit, direct support organization (DSO) that reports to the Senior Vice President for Research & Innovation, who also serves as the DSO President and CEO. USFRF has 16 employees, a budget of $15 million, and total assets of $98 million.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the general upkeep, repair and preventative maintenance of the Research Park buildings, infrastructure and equipment such as chillers, cooling towers and fume hoods. Perform preventative and repair maintenance for good working order.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects, troubleshoots, performs corrective and preventative maintenance on equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, compressors, vacuum pumps, and exhaust fans by changing belts, lubricating parts, and replacing motors, valves, sheaves, motor bearings, etc
Repairs and/or replaces electrical devices such as light switches, outlets, fuses, fixtures, circuit breakers, ballasts, and electrical motors and generators.
Performs plumbing work such as clearing clogged lines, installation of new plumbing fixtures, valves and sewers and repair of any water leaks.
Repairs and/or replaces ceramic tiles, baseboards, ceiling tiles or carpet in hallways, bathrooms, stair wells, labs or general office areas.  Makes light repairs to cracked concrete walkways, columns, walls, etc.  Check and replace air filters on air handlers. Makes repairs to roofs, flashing, gutters as needed to seal up leaks or cracks.
Performs repair work to drywall, plaster, ceilings, windows, doors and door hardware. Make repairs and monitor safety equipment such as the fire "Exit" signs and general repair of emergency doors.  Perform periodic checks of fire & smoke alarms.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to hot water heaters, chilled and hot water pumps. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems associated with HVAC, hot/chilled water pumps, or refrigeration equipment. Repairs ductwork and electrical switches/wiring associated with HVAC systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires completion of an approved apprenticeship program for one or more trades; or a high school diploma and four years of related experience. A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.
PREFERRED:
Completion of approved apprenticeship program. Experience in operation of Chiller Plants and Building Automation Systems. Siemens Apogee is preferred.

Information for Applicants 

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

Job Opening Number: 36558

Posting Date:  3/20/2024

Posting End Date: 04/30/2024

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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