Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Specialist (Central Utilities Plant)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57453
Department

Facilities - Central Utility Plant

Responsibilities

This position provides corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance for the chilled water and steam systems, associated support equipment, back-flow preventers, and critical measuring equipment associated with Florida State University Central Utility Plant (CUP) operations. Installs electrical apparatus, fixtures, and equipment. Responsible for training other CUP maintenance employees.

Ensures the plant's utilities are properly functioning to receive steam, chilled water, hot water, compressed air, electricity, and gas. Inspects, repairs, and maintains boilers, steam turbines, emergency generators, water pumps, fuel oil pumps, compressors, chillers, buildings, fuel oil storage tanks, and all support equipment and piping systems at the Central Utilities and Satellite Plants. Removes and/or replaces pumps, fans, and electric motors. Repairs/rebuilds pumps, fans, and electric motors for system modifications, to be reinstalled and returned to service. Packs pumps, glands, valves, and lubrication equipment to reduce product loss and to ensure safe and efficient operation. Performs diagnostic tests for corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance on all related equipment. Performs routine inspections of water distribution systems, rotary equipment, and related components. Troubleshoots and calibrates flow meters. Performs vibration analysis. Maintains related records and CUP logs. Operates University vehicle as necessary.

Installs electrical apparatus, hangers and brackets to support electrical products, fixtures, switches, circuit breaker panels, relays, and other electrical control and distribution equipment. Installs safety and distribution components, pneumatic solenoid valves, switches, photo eyes, control panels etc. Inspects circuit breakers and other electrical components for faults. Performs maintenance procedures to keep wiring, lighting, and control systems in good working order. Prepares proper mechanical joints through precise cutting, welding, brazing, threading cementing, and caulking. Devises and fabricates special jigs and fixtures to perform required tasks.

Responsible for training staff on how to maintain and service CUP equipment and related components. Maintains knowledge of the National Electrical Code as it applies to CUP. Complies with state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations, and adheres to quality assurance programs and safety standards. Performs related duties as assigned. Completes all assigned training and certifications related to boilers, chillers, pumps, motors and steam boiler compliance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the duties of this position; or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years in the same.
(Note: Technical or vocational degree in appropriate mechanical trade area may substitute at an equivalent rate.)
A valid State of Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the practices and the ability to perform skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other related trades work.


• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.


• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment, and materials used in area of work.


• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!



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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.


Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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