Maintenance Worker

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

   

JOB TITLE

   

Maintenance Worker

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

Under general supervision, this position performs a wide range of maintenance duties to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and performs related work as required in and around university facilities. Troubleshoots, performs minor repairs, and responds to emergency service calls; implements setup and takedown for a wide variety of university events; works closely with employees and the public to meet the University's maintenance needs; and resolves problems to ensure efficient and safe operations.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Maintenance Work:

• Performs a wide variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance activities (e.g., carpentry, painting, electrical) for completing projects within established time frames.
• Removes trash in accordance with established procedures.
• Cleans and preserves a variety of surfaces, using a wide range of chemicals according to state and federal regulations.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens with care.
• May require heavy lifting, climbing ladders, and roof work frequently.

Maintenance Requests:

• Receives, processes, and resolves requests for routine maintenance needs.
• Schedules, coordinates, directs, and performs routine and comprehensive maintenance of assigned facilities.
• Responds to emergencies during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Performs preventative maintenance in and around facilities; manages/produces a calendar for routine maintenance (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Landscaping).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Machinery:

Operates power equipment, including forklifts, carpet extractors, pressure washers, hand and power tools, and campus vehicles.

Inventory:

• Maintains inventory and submits written requests for supplies; tests and evaluates new supplies and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED; any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vocational or technical training/degree.
• Experience in managing facility, vehicle, and equipment maintenance programs. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general safety protocol (OSHA) when operating/maintaining University equipment (food service equipment, vehicles, etc.)
• Basic computer skills.  
• Ability to work under inclement weather conditions, and in an environment containing caustic chemicals, cleaning materials, dust, and noise.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This is an hourly, non-exempt