Central Utilities Plant

• This position is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and operating boilers, chillers, and ancillary equipment.
• Operates boilers and chillers in accordance with schedules and procedures established by the Utilities Superintendent. Checks all meters and gauges daily to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all boilers and chilled water equipment. Records and tabulates all meter readings and makes calculations as prescribed by the Utilities Superintendent. Maintains daily chiller and boiler logs and reports all potential problems via log entries. Completes daily water quality tests to determine and correct improper chemical balance for boiler and chiller operations.
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of boilers, generators, air compressors, water pumps, fuel oil pumps, fans, and chillers. Assists in the preventative maintenance program designed to address mechanical problems before they become major concerns. Assists Maintenance Mechanics, Refrigeration Mechanics, Electricians, and Senior Plant Operators when requested by proper authority.
• Completes all housekeeping assignments when requested in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to floor sweeping and mopping, painting, and insulation repairs.

• Completes other related duties as assigned in support of CUP. Assists and communicates with Senior Plant Operators regarding ordering consumable supplies and other work-related tasks. Attends staff meetings. Operates University-owned vehicles as required. May be required to work during normally unscheduled hours as an essential employee of the University.

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 same.

(Note: Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, electrical work, HVAC or other trade, may substitute for experience.)

• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
• 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.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize problem solving and technical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain upon hire.

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The minimum hiring salary for this position is $34,520.00, commensurate with experience and education.

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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.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary 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.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This is a daytime position- 7:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.

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