General Maintenance Technician 2

Department

Facilities - Maintenance

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Replace or assist with changing of electric motors. Performs related duties as assigned. Completes all assigned training related to boilers, chillers, pumps, motors and steam boiler compliance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years. Technical or vocational degree in appropriate building trade area may substitute for experience. Three years' experience within FSU General Maintenance level one experience or five years of external professional experience and passing a basic skills test related to the requirements of the position.

• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire.

University Information

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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.

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Considerations

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

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

This posting is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.