Maintenance Worker

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At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role Responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks including general mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs. Transports and stocks materials and equipment in designated storage areas. Troubleshoots and manages time to complete assigned work orders. Assists with set up of campus events or internal building and office relocations to include moving furniture and equipment.

What a day of a Maintenance Worker looks like

• Assists in repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment for campus or college.

• Replaces defective or obsolete electric light bulbs, fuses, lamps, and fixtures.

• Cleans clogged drains and toilets and assist in performing other plumbing repairs.

• Changes filter in air conditioners; performs plumbing and electrical repairs on heating and air conditioning or other mechanical system, as required.

• Moves or assists in the moving of furniture and equipment as required and provide set-ups for various spaces throughout campus.

• Maintains and repairs physical structure of building and maintain grounds of campus or college. Pressure cleans college buildings and walkways.

• Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary.

• Routinely operates vehicles including moving van and bucket truck in performing job duties. Transports materials and equipment to, from and within storage areas and operating areas.

• Follows established safety practices. Maintains and performs in a safe workplace.

• Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location. Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Wed love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Some related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management

Ability to:

• Use a variety hand and power tools, machines and equipment

• Work a fluctuating schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and college closures

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds

• Reach and grasp objects

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Stand for extended periods of time

• Use of video display terminal

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury

• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions

• Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

• Operate motor vehicle

• Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.38 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidates education and experience.

Wait, there is more!

• Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

• Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

• Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

• Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

• Retirement Investments : State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

• Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

• An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

• The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled